Autumn has always been my favorite season. The long, hot days of Summer are coming to an end. There are fewer and fewer insects pestering you as the days get cooler. The changing colors of the leaves is always a beautiful and welcome sight. It signals that good things are coming.
This is the time of year when the crock pot and Dutch oven get more use. Steaming pots of stew, chili, or soup waiting to fill your bowl. It's the time of year when I might actually bake my own bread. A warm slice of fresh baked bread with real butter and prosecco jelly is one of the most beautiful and indulgent yet simple things in life. Homemade Pizza-Hut style breadsticks with extra topping and melted garlic butter for dipping, rather than marinara, is another amazing treat that just doesn't hit the same in hot weather.
Another thing that comes along with the changing of the seasons is the beginning of football season. While I've never considered myself a sports fan, at least not since professional wrestling was relabeled sports entertainment, I am a Philadelphian, and, therefore, an Eagles fan. My fiancé, who will likely be mentioned periodically, considers football his religion. Living with him, it was inevitable that I would learn at least a little something about the sport. Actually, it was watching a game alone, years ago while he was at work, and attempting to take notes in my own chaotic shorthand, that led me to genuinely enjoying football. That was the first year I signed up for fantasy football. Since then, I've regularly played in more than one league every year.
Today, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across several "first day of school" posts by friends and family. That's the biggest thing for me when it comes to this time of year. Since the lead-up to first grade all the way back in 1981, I have gotten excited over back-to-school shopping. It's a great time to pick up art supplies and fun office gadgets. Even though I'm not about to go back to school, my children are grown, and all of my grandchildren have four legs, I love to look at school supplies.
Every year, since I was a little kid, I have convinced myself that the right notebook, the perfect pen, or a colorful binder, would be the key to me transforming from a chaotic goblin to an elegant and organized elf. Has it ever happened? No, but hope springs eternal.
This year, rather than spend money on someone else's designs, I have decided to offer some of my own. We will soon be adding sets of planner stickers to help you personalize your daily planner. We will also be offering Autumn themed jewelry, magnets, and pins to help you enjoy the colors and spirit of the season. Happy Autumn!
