In New England, the seasons change faster than you can realize. By the end of August, there is already that crispness in the air. The leaves have already begun to change and fall.... and it seems that before you know it, the sun is setting earlier each day. This is my favorite time of year....the warm days, and the cool mornings and evenings that almost smell like an apple tastes.
Along with this time of year, comes the sick season. It's difficult to know how to dress, because the mornings are cooler - and the afternoons might hit 80 - and then drop off just as quickly by the time 4:00 rolls around. I'm already starting to feel the effects of this, as I'm fighting off some semblence of a cold. It's hard to tell if it's the change of seasons that's got me run down; the mistriggering of the pollen from the plants and trees as they are trying to determine whether to bloom or die off for another year...or just a good ol' fashioned cold.
Either way, it doesn't change the fact that Autumn in New England is one of the nicer times of the year around here. School is starting, it's apple picking and corn roasting season...there are football games to watch, and parties to be had. It's by far my most favorite time of the year.
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We go to an annual apple picking/cider making party at a realtives home every fall. It is so much fun and a great time to reaquaint ourselves with extended family. The bright sunny days, and cool, crisp evening air help to turn the leaves into a great painting! I love this time of year too!
I agree this is an awesome time of year to live in the great Northeast.
Leave those summer colds behind...
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I prefer summer (girls in bikinis)
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