Elements of Autumn

Foliage colors changing

In some areas, the trees are still mostly green. In the mountains after peak foliage has gone by, the lower elevation valley can be full of color, a sort of second autumn.

Today there is a lot of rain passing through. The ambient temperatures being lower adds to the feeling this fall is unlikely to have a second summer (warm weather spell). 

This time of year spices are a strong element as folks joke about pumpkin spice lattes. The aroma of cinnamon scents the brain with thoughts of baked apples and visiting quaint country stores. 

Picking apples and pumpkin hunting are nice excursions separate on their own from the trips out to leaf peeping.

An additional element to fall can be found at YouTube channels dedicated to tours of New England towns, woods and popular peak foliage locations. The walking tour videos with no voice narrations can be very relaxing. The videos are also handy for traveling, to get a feel for the area. 

Happy Autumn!

To go or not to go

In Vermont, New Hampshire and elsewhere in parts of New England, this is peak leaf peeper weekend. All next week the autumn foliage will be grand. Locally, I feel, the colors are turning faster this year. If you snooze, you lose the opportunity to experience fall at its finest.

What if you aren’t feeling well enough to go on a foliage tour? Look out the window. Look at videos and photographs. Watch “On Golden Pond,” 1981. Buy a pumpkin. Have a pumpkin spicy hot chocolate. 

Reminds me, it’s a good time to buy a few pie pumpkins. The small size makes for easy baking, filling it with a creamy custard for an old fashion pumpkin pie.

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Day 283 of Week 41 October 2025

Thinking about blogging over the years, I know many of my bright ideas haven’t shined as far as my initial enthusiasm did. Walking in the woods on a Moonless night, patches of disconnected flashlight glows are before me like dots not connecting. 

Have you ever thought of what kind of brain you have? The paths it prefers to follow? 

Scrolling through Instagram is opening my perspective of where I want my life to go, within the limits of age, income and health. 

Granted, Instagram has thousands that post excellent advice, but putting it to good use isn’t always practical or possible. 

For example, what do you do if the only people in your circle aren’t of a positive nature. Being alone has negatives that can make life worse. Expanding your circle isn’t an option you are able to pursue. 

Think then, of it this way, designate each person as an uncle, aunt or cousin. Once you get that sorted, reflect on the energy you feel knowing  your turkey dressing recipe is the best dish on the table. 

Have a Best of You Weekend!

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Play tag with falling leaves

Buy a huge pumpkin

Bake an apple crumble

Watch the sunrise

Tell your coffee a scary story

Browse colorful socks online

Visit a local flea market

Draw galloping horses