Fall Giveaway!
What's your favorite season? Read on, leave a comment and on October 31st I'll pick (randomly, of course) the winner of a seasonal box of goodies.
took a walk the other day and yep, the air had that unmistakable chill, unlike a random cold snap in the summer. the leaves turning, bulbs waiting to be planted and roots going dormant for the winter that are felt more than smelled. unlike the triumphant scents of blossoms carried in the limbs of honeysuckle and rose bushes, mimosas and lilies in spring.
Cats curled in nooks and tight against porch railings; I believe they, too, know it will soon be time to go inside, aside from the daily foray into the bright slant of sun that is another sign of fall.
the pumpkins laugh, already, at the thought of Halloween, a wild night of surprise and celebration in our neighborhood.
the mums almost look out of place, the bright color alongside the browning grass...
autumn and spring are my favorite seasons, though they are the hardest on those of us with auto-immune and other illnesses susceptible to changes in the weather - the thick gauzy summer air and the steady, gray cold of winter mean a more stable barometer and that makes my joints happy. But in spite of the difficulties presented by warm, sun toasted afternoons followed by a crisp plummet into the cold, rainy nights, the sheer beauty of fall is enough. crisp apples, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, hiking in the bounty of color, cozy afternoon, cup of tea in the window seat and yes, the pumpkins, a reminder to bake three small 2 pound pumpkins for Thanksgiving pie.
I smile every day at the sight of a neighbor's enormous pumpkin, marvel at its sheer size, smooth even color... and know that my kids, although in middle school, will insist that we put out a few of our own. We used to trek to the pumpkin patch in the fall when Alice and Dylan were young enough to marvel at scarecrows, the cider stand and the bumpy ride on the hay wagon out to the field to pick out the exact right ones. This year I'll pick up a few at the corner market... sigh.
So, what is your favorite season? Is it tied in with a holiday or celebration? Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, the 4th of July? Leave a comment with the season and the reason (not entirely necessary) and you'll be entered in the drawing. I'll post the prize in the next couple of weeks, but it will be worthy!
Comments
I am always out and about taking photos of all the color. And it just so happens that orange is my favorite color - and it's EVERYWHERE this time of year!!!
(Love your blog!)
it's thanks to Lawendula who made you my paper swap partner. lucky me :)
and the answer is...autumn.
for its light, colours, smells and tastes. I look forward to this season every year. I even love it when it gets really cold, grey and rainy.
Best, LaWendula
Sorry, Patti, I have not read it, because for me this takes time. ;) But now: my favorite season is summer, I don't like fall that much. I like it warm and I like to walk with bare feet as much as I can.
Thanks for joining the paper swap and for this giveaway!
CU
here's mine then:
c_queen@o2.pl
I would love to enter your wonderful giveaway. My favorite season by far is autumn -- it makes me feel so alive in every way and engages my senses. I love the colors, smells of decaying leaves and woodsmoke, chill in the air, barren fields and forest dotted with red winterberries, toasty wool sweaters, mittens, scarves, pretty hats, fires in the wood stove, hot cider, candy apples, Halloween, spooky decorations -- Mmmm, did I miss anything?:)
xox
gee, did i blab enough?!
yummy............
queendragonfairie at yahoo.com
Nature begins to re-awaken, animal babies soon to be born.
For me, springtime signifies life anew.
the short summery: my favorite times of year are spring and autumn due to the ends of the rain and the new beginning of rain, once it's refreshing and not old, the death and rebirth of things, the sprouting of new buds and rustling of dead leaves. i love halloween, the refreshing chill after a hot summer, the leaves again, the costumes and real meanings and origins of "halloween", etc. not so big into the candy or anything like that, but halloween is my favorite holiday.
Spectacular images!
My favorite season is spring. I can get "down" in the winter and just when I feel I can't take it any longer, spring arrives. I love the renewal of spring- the buds on trees, the message of Easter, opening my windows for the first time and enjoying the fresh air, the spring flowers, and of course Tball for Lawson! It lifts my soul and just makes me happier overall!
Oh....I am already missing it horribly.
Tinaswain
swain_tina@bellsouth.net
Pick me, me, me!!! Thanks for sharing news about your giveaway. I love giveaways!!!! Your autumn pics are grand! Well, your ENTIRE blog is grand!!!
Blessings,
Marilyn
P.S. I especially like your haiku!
My favorite season is spring! New buds, birds hatching, increased sunlight, gentle colors, gentle breezes, signs of new life and renewed energy. Definitely my favorite!! XOXO
I so enjoy following your blog Patti. Your words and art inspire, encourage and challenge me :)
I have posted about your giveaway!! Go check it out and have a great day!
:)Marilyn
I saw the giveaway notice on Marilyn's Summer Gypsy Blog, so I moseyed on over to see what's happening. My very favorite time of year is Indian Summer in the fall. I relish the bold, luscious colors of the leaves when at their peak. I also love the comfortable days, the cool nights--sleeping so well with the window open in the bedroom. I love the huge puffy billowy cumulus clouds so white against the blue of the sky with the trees all dressed in their complimentary colors of scarlet reds, oranges, golds, russets, and various shades of green. The smell in the air is particular, and reminds me of when I played "hide and seek" as a child before supper, going inside with a ravishing appetite and red rosy cheeks. For sure, the Fall is my very favorite time of the year. Hoping to win your bag of seasonal goodies!!
Thank you for the autumn pictures.
Thank you for offering this lovely give away. I can't even remember what I read many hours ago that the prize is, : ) but regardless, you are giving of your heart to each and every one of us. Angels be with you.
Without a doubt my favorite time of the year is fall and my favorite holiday is Halloween.
Autumn most of all, for the colours, the berries, nuts, crisp clean air. The trees take on a life of their own and inspire me so much. The birds migrating. So much to love about Autumn.
I love everything about fall, the whole thing. But mostly I love how the seasons change and that fall makes me cuddle under the blankets just a wee bit more.
Renee xooo
Love and friendship, Brenda aka Mysterychi