Autumn...a Season of New Beginnings

“Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.” ~Truman Capote from Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. The vibrant colors make me want to be a little kid again and dance through the leaves. The crystal clear October blue skies which provide a sharp contrast to the reds, oranges and yellows of the trees below put a smile on my face as soon as I step outside. Gray, rainy fall days make me want to curl up with a cup of coffee and my favorite magazine by the fireplace. Everything about the season delights me…life is good!

But for me, fall also offers a fresh start. Like the smoke from burning leaves that curls toward the sky, I always feel an uplifting sense of hope once September hits. Maybe it’s from two decades of sending my boys off to a new school year with all the promise of adventure that holds, but there’s an excitement in the fall air that makes me more productive.

I actively look forward to things…like the family-oriented holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving…which also means that Christmas is just around the corner. And then it’s time to ring in the new year…all of which energizes me to get organized and tackle my To Do list like never before, kind of like the ants storing up food for the winter. Decorating, shopping, entertaining, raking, hanging lights and garland, cooking, visiting with friends, reconnecting with family…I love it all.

Here’s to autumn, my season of beginning!

Hope to see you around town,
Nancy
Owner of This & That Gifts and FHBA President