1. Fall officially rolls into the Northern Hemisphere on Monday (9/22)...what's your favorite thing about fall?
My favorite thing about fall is how beautiful the trees become, smelling the smoke from a campfire, and a little cooler weather.
2. What's one thing on your real or proverbial autumn bucket list?
Nothing at the moment. All THREE grandsons are playing football. I don't want to miss another game. Blake plays on Thursdays and Saturdays, and the twins play every Saturday.
3. Apples, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and cranberries are some of the top fall foods. Which one is your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Any on the list you don't eat? Which one have you had most recently?
Sweet potatoes are my favorite; sweet potato French fries are the best! I usually just bake my sweet potato till it is tender on the inside but the outside is crisp....serve plain please. Pumpkin is something I do not eat. I have never been a fan and have tried but no success. An apple I try to eat daily.
4. 'Fall is proof that change is beautiful' is a popular sentiment. Would you agree or no? Elaborate.
I am in the middle...Change can be beautiful. Change can give you new adventures and opportunities. Change can help you grow as a person. Letting go and let God is a beautiful change. The vibrant colors of fall is beautiful.
On the other hand, change is not beautiful. Change is not beautiful when it brings pain, grief, and loss. But one thing that I keep reminding myself is life is ever changing and I can be negative or positive about it. I am choosing to be positive and learning to embrace change.
5. Is there a spot near you where people go to see the leaves change color? Will you try to leaf peep somewhere this fall? Lonely Planet lists the following ten places as the best for leaf peeping...of those listed which would you most like to visit?
Stowe, Vermont~Shenandoah National Park, Virginia~Columbia River Gorge, Oregon~Zion National Park, Utah~Tennessee/North Carolina border~West Virgina~Northwesteroming~Wisconsin Northwoods~Northern Nevada~Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway, Arkansas
Usually drive the parkway, but I heard recently that parts of it is still not open due to the hurricane last year. Since I live in the mountains, just about every place is beautiful.
Stowe, Vermont because I want to go to Vermont!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Monday evening, I attended a Women't Bible Study Group. I can't remember the last time I laughed so much. There is just something about when women get together to share that brings you laughter. And of course the food/snacks were amazing!!
Have a Great Rest of the Week and Enjoy Life!
Ohh! I love that smoke smell from bonfires. I had forgotten all about that.
ReplyDeleteHave fun watching your grandsons playing football!
The Bible Study group sounds wonderful.
I don't think people realize how much hurricane work still needs to be done. I do love a fire outside this time of year and we'll plan on making smores with the grands one night. We have one playing baseball and one playing soccer, not on the same fields but usually on the same night so we're trying to switch up our viewing. We went to baseball Monday night and the weather was perfect for sitting in the bleachers and watching the game. Have a great day!
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