Tuesday, September 11, 2012

This Is What Fall, Or Autumn, Means To Me!


        I know that nowadays when September rolls around, especially September 11th, some people's minds immediately go to tragedy...remembering what happened in New York with the world trade center buildings...


       With nearly 3,000 people dying all at one time, it's understandable that September would take on a different feel...By the way, can you believe that was 11 years ago?! O_O

         But instead of remembering Fall, or Autumn, for tragic scenes of planes crashing into buildings, and fire and smoke......today, let's remember it for scenes like these...










       I'm sure you could add a few scenes of your own too. I know I could...but you would need 'smell-O-puter' for them! ^_^ Remember the smells of Autumn?!...Like the smell of fresh baking apples, cinnamon laden apple or pumpkin pie, roasted marshmallows, clove studded ham, etc.

        And the tastes of Autumn.....like hot apple cider, homemade cornbread stuffing with apples and raisins, sauteed butternut squash and onions, and nuts! All kinds of crunchy fresh nuts! :-) YUM!!! 

      It also means feel....the feel of warm scarves and gloves, heavy boots and hats, and soft cotton throw blankets, especially crocheted blankets! O_O I guess I better get back on that rainbow blanket, huh?!..I haven't touched it lately y'all!...*shaking my head*...Yes, that's what September, and Fall or Autumn, mean to me. :-) What does it mean to you?! I'd love to hear!...And have a good day, everybody!

Fall Is The Tree

Fall is the tree,
with its colors all set free
in the orange and red you see,
and the golden leaves in the
honey-colored harmony
of a busy bumble bee.

Its so beautiful that we
don't even have to pay a fee
for the stark tranquility
that just fills our heart with glee.

Fall is the tree,
and it makes us hit our knee,
and thank God so humbly
for the unlocked door and key
to our visual memory.
All the other seasons flee,
but the fall is the tree.       

18 comments:

  1. LillyThings9/11/2012

    Pretty Fall Pics Deb!! What a Nice Reminder for us! Today's is a my sister Erica's 1yr Wedding Anniversary , nice have something positive to remember of this day! Have a nice day I hope your enjoying the fresh fall breeze !!

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    1. Thank you, Liz! And tell Erica I said Happy Anniversary!! :-) WOW!! How quickly time flies!!...Have a nice day and get out the blankets too!

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  2. Yeah, ok, I've been clinging to the edge of summer with both hands, but these photos are reminding me it's not so bad over my shoulder. I should just give in! :P

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    1. ^_^ That's right! Get a hot cup of cider and a schedule for apple picking orchards near by, and Go with it! Fall is not bad at all! :-)

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  3. Great photos! I especially love the last one! I love fall! It's my favorite season.
    Enjoy your day!

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    1. Thanks, Bead!!...And I love that last photo too! In fact, I love almost every photo in Raceytay's shop!! ^_^ At different periods on Etsy I have spent HOURS in there, I'm sure!

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  4. beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
    i love the fall, it's my favorite season!

    enjoy Wugs!

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    1. Awww! Thanks, Lisa! :-] And I love the Fall, and it's my favorite season too!

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  5. Your blog is so pretty! Love the poem. Thank you for featuring my apple crochet hat. My husband and I have a trip planned for mid October to the mountains of Virginia and am so looking forward to fall.

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    1. Awwwww! Thank you so much! :-)...And it was my pleasure sharing that cute hat!...Enjoy your trip to Virginia. I hope they're at peak 'leaf-peeping' time for you then! :-)

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  6. What lovely photos of autumn~ it's my second favourite time of year. The Japanese maple leaves look so pretty.

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    1. Thank you, Jo!...And yes, I know your favorite time of year. :-)) And I agree about the Japanese Maple...Have a good rest of the day!

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  7. I love fall! I'm originally from a tropical island with no fall at all, so living now in Canada I enjoy the seasons changing, I love it! And all the pictures you posted! Thank you so much for featuring my NYC print!

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    1. I love Fall too Deb! And I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Although you're probably just about to start enjoying the real thing out your window any day now! ^_^

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  8. Lovely photos.
    I know Fall will be fantastic here, but nothing like in New England...

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    1. Thanks, Priscila! I'm glad you liked the photos. I'll try to make sure I share some New England Fall foliage when it gets here...so you will miss it a little less. :-]

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  9. Anonymous9/15/2012

    Thank you so much for featuring me! What an honor. :)

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