Cozy Time

I know Fall is almost officially over but I just had to share some thoughts about it. While Spring is my favorite season of the year, Fall comes in at a close second. Fall is one of the reasons I like Northern California better than Southern California. Fall is a magical season. It's the season of bounty, of harvest, of thanksgiving. It seems slower and more thoughtful-- days get shorter, the weather gets chillier. It's a time to stay inside and curl up with a blanket in front of a fire with a good book. Fall is a family-oriented time of the year. But what is my favorite thing about Fall? The colors! And yes, for those doubting Thomas', Sacramento does show fall colors! We're no New England, but there are beautiful pockets of color that pop up all over the place. And when it's foggy or rainy the colors just become more saturated and more beautiful. I love it when the leaves change color, but I hate it when they fall off. And they are mostly gone now. That plus my growing circumference tells me that Winter is fast approaching.