Genie’s Note: Today we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox. Each season of the year as well as of our lives has lessons for us. It is important that we not ignore them. In honor of the first day of Autumnal (or Fall) I am reposting an oldie by goodie from 2016. With the Autumnal Equinox onContinue reading “Walking into Autumn … again”
Tag Archives: Fall
My Favorite Season
“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.” – Lauren DeStefano My favorite thing about Fall here at the lake is that things start to slow down and get quiet. The traffic through theContinue reading “My Favorite Season”
Seasonal Changes
The changing seasons are regularly occurring transitions. They happen every year — four times. Yet each transitions is different, with each season having it’s own unique blessings and challenges. As I get older I find myself more and more in tune with the changing seasons. Perhaps when I was younger I thought I was tooContinue reading “Seasonal Changes”
Thought for Today
“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” ― Chad Sugg
Thought for Today
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” -John Burroughs
Fall Fun: First Pot of Chili or Soup Party
Bob and I always celebrate the first pot of chili of the season. A soup supper is fairly easy to set up and host. Using slow cookers you can set up your soup on your island, kitchen counter or table. You may serve the soup or allow the guests to serve themselves. Provide any garnishesContinue reading “Fall Fun: First Pot of Chili or Soup Party”
Fall Fun: S’mores
In case you are not familiar with S’mores they are a toasted marshmallow smooshed between two graham cracker halves with a nice piece of a chocolate candy bar. The hot marshmallow melts the chocolate and makes for a decadent, ooey gooey treat. Why are they called S’mores? Because after you’ve eaten one you want s’more.Continue reading “Fall Fun: S’mores”
Fall Fun: Fall Leaf Crafts
Remember when we used to press fall leaves between sheets of waxed paper? Well there are now new techniques to preserve leafs and lots of new craft ideas. These are just a few of those available around the web. Roses from Fall Leaves Easy Fall Crafts from Leaves from Better Homes and Gardens (these includeContinue reading “Fall Fun: Fall Leaf Crafts”
Fall Fun: Apple Picking
Have you ever been to the orchard where apples are grown? Check to see if there is an orchard that sells direct to the public in your area. Whether you pick your own or buy already picked this a good way to teach children about where their food comes from. This is something Bob andContinue reading “Fall Fun: Apple Picking”
Fall Fun: Take a Fall Foliage Tour
If you live where there is beautiful fall foliage be sure to get out and look at it. Whether a drive through your own neighborhood, an older part of town with large trees, a park, through hills or mountains, or just down a country road a fall leaf tour is a fun and relaxing activity.Continue reading “Fall Fun: Take a Fall Foliage Tour”
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