Hug This Tree: Autumn Trees
“Autumn trees” are not so specific but this is my first real autumn in years so I’m excited. Fall is my favorite season (maybe because I’m a November baby). For those of you who don’t know my bio; I grew up in Oregon, lived in Humboldt, and then…. moved to New Mexico. I’ve been in New Mexico for the last three years and just this last winter moved back to the Great Northwest.
There is no autumn in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Not my kind of autumn anyhow, as in no gradual autumn. It goes from the summer blaze to winter cold seemingly overnight. There are no fall rain showers and there are no brightly colored streets of golden, orange, and red trees. It’s a sad, sad deal. Not to put down New Mexico — but…
I think it’s kind of like when people from other parts of the country move to Oregon and get so depressed because of all the rain. Well, I got depressed in New Mexico due to the lack of rain and trees. It’s like I had reverse seasonal affective disorder.
Here are some things I missed about autumn when I lived in the land of few trees and two seasons…
The gradual change from summer to fall; it gets a little chilly, a little more, then one morning you need a warmer hoodie. But real autumn never goes from summer tank tops to winter coats overnight.
Autumn frost!
How grilled cheese, tomato soup, and orange spice tea taste on autumn nights.
Weekend drives that look like this:
The smell in the air. When you smell real autumn you know it. It’s a mix of trees, rain, cold, apples, spice, and smoky fires burning… it’s tight and fresh and always reminds me of pumpkin fields and Halloween.
How blue and cold the sky looks.
That crispy feel in the air — before it becomes freezing but when it’s already cold enough to shiver. Night walks in this kind of air are nice.
But when you get right down to it… it’s all about the trees. Golden, orange, red, and brown. Autumn trees glow and are hands down the best part of the season. I think everyone should go and hug an autumn tree today.
More autumn delights soon to come; including art projects for the littles, organic treats, and how to green the season. Also, don’t forget to look for the amazing Blogtoberfest that our Family and Relationships Channel has planned — you’ll love it and maybe even win some prizes!
What are some of your favorite things about autumn?
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3 opinions for Hug This Tree: Autumn Trees
Mysti
Sep 25, 2007 at 11:23 am
Like New Mexico, we don’t have much of a fall, at least in the mountains. I cherish the nights when a brisk walk around the pond surrounded by trees is warranted with warmer coats and light gloves, cool breezes blowing leaves that are changing from a vivid green into the many shades of red. Pulling out the sweaters and dressing with jeans and boots has always - and will forever be my favorite dress and time of year.
Peggy
Sep 25, 2007 at 11:29 pm
Fall is also my favorite season. I already have a couple of pumpkins outside and I have been eating pumpkin pie. However, it’s still in the upper 80s here with no beautiful leaves. : (
Jennifer
Sep 26, 2007 at 12:00 am
Mysti… the clothing is a great pat of fall. I love pulling out that stuff. Layers… mmmm. Although, now I want to go take a walk around a pond. It’s 80 where you are Peggy! That’s nuts. It’s pretty brisk here in Washington. At least you’re trying to bring on the autumn spirit.
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