Autumn is my favourite season. There are so many reasons why that I’m not sure how to narrow them down. Let’s give it a try. Here are some of my favourite things about Autumn.
The Weather
I love misty mornings with a chill in the air. My favourite weather in the world would be a cool, rainy day with a light breeze carrying the leaves aloft. Unfortunately, now that we’re in Alberta, rainy days are like unicorn’s tears. Any day it’s not snowing by this point in the year is a day to be thankful for. We’ve already had our first snowfall of the season. Don’t get me wrong, I love the snow. But I generally prefer it during the winter. Even so, we still have our fair share of breezy, overcast days where the leaves billow around.
The Clothes
Cozy sweaters, cute boots, long skirts, plaid, scarves, leggings, knitted accessories, lots of denim, I love it all! Honestly, if I thought I could get away with dressing up in my rain coat and rubber boots and going out puddlejumping, I would. In a heartbeat.
The Food
If it had nothing else going for it, Autumn would still be the season of Thanksgiving. This year, we’ll be cooking:
- Turkey with cranberry sauce and stuffing
- Tangy mashed potatoes with sour cream and chives
- Yams with marshmallows
- Cauliflower baked in cheese sauce
- Buttered Brussels sprouts
- Flaky rolls
- Pumpkin pie with whipped cream
And if you happen across any of those articles telling you how to do the holidays low-cal, tell them where to stuff it. One kick-ass meal isn’t going to ruin your diet or your life.
Halloween
Ever since I was a tiny little baby goth back in the 90s (yes, really) Halloween has always been my jam. I love the music and the costumes and the spooks and spectres. Not such a fan of the horror movies, though. However, this year will mark my 25th annual Halloween night viewing of The Nightmare Before Christmas. SO EXCITE.