3 on Thursday - Least Favorite Things
3. The weird weather swings. We live on Lake Erie, which means our weather is more temperate - at least until the lake freezes - than some areas. But the swings in temperature can still be huge...and that is just a cold waiting to happen...I hate colds!
2. The doctor's office visits that invariably await when/if colds morph into more serious bronchial infections. I hate waiting. I hate even more waiting in germ-infested waiting rooms...
1. Shorter days. Don't get me wrong, I love the clarity of the sun on brisk mornings, but I hate that the days are cut shorter by 4 or 5 hours. I like long, slow evenings, what can I say?
But, fall is one of my favorite times of year. I actually love the falling leaves, the changing colors so....so that I don't leave y'all feeling down, here are my 3 Most Favorite Things About Fall:
3. Fallen leaves. I love the crunchity-crunch of leaves as we're walking. And the changing colors are so pretty - around here the leaves turn from green to fiery red to brilliant yellow...it's like watching a living painting!
2. Hoodies. I love hoodies. The fleecier the better.
1. The decorations - I love getting our house ready for Halloween (we don't go nuts, just some cool candles and things) and then changing to Thanksgiving decorations on November 1. The oranges and yellows are brilliant!
What are your favorite (or least favorite) things about Fall?
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Fall is my fav time of the year! I love the cooler weather, the crisp air, the beautiful colors, hot cider, the expectation in the air of the holidays...so many wonderful things :)
ReplyDeleteOh, cider. I like it, but 1 cup is enough for me...
DeleteI hate the short days too! I'm ready to go to bed by 8 pm every night because it's dark early. I don't, but it's often tempting.
ReplyDeleteI like the Halloween decorations, but I hate that the stores already have Christmas displays up. It really takes the joy out of the holidays by making them feel cheap.
Cool mornings definitely tempt me toward drinking cider and cocoa. Fall/winter are the only times those drinks really feel right to me.
Cocoa..I'll drink a LOT of that between now and April when the spring thaw happens! And I agree on the stores - saw my first Christmas display and thought BLEH!!! Can't we enjoy halloween first?!?
DeleteI love fall, too, but hate the short days, the wind that's cold even when it's not, and rain--even if we need it!--because it's cold, too. Now I think I'll go find Allison and have her share her cider and cocoa!
ReplyDeleteWe'll have a morning cocoa-clatch, Liz! :)
DeleteYou already know what I love about fall. What I don't like. Mmmm. That my garden dies or goes dormant. I hate it when my flowers leave me.
ReplyDeleteElection ads. Even when it's not a presidential race, we still have to put up with local and state ads--ugh. Hate the negativity in them.
I will not say anything about political ads. I will not say anything about political ads. I will not say anything about political ads.
DeleteMy dormant garden is a big hate-it moment, too, Margie. I miss my flowers!!!
And I hate political ads. With a a passion. Hate hate hate.
Like you all, hate losing my flowers. My dahlias froze the other night. Ugh. I don't really like fall, b/c as a SADD sufferer, the change in the light is difficult. I do love riding in the aspens when they are red and gold, though.
ReplyDeleteI think you've probably got the market on great fall foliage, D'Ann!
DeleteI love the leaves and the cooler weather. I love hot chocolate and sitting next to the fire pit. I love chilly nights and huddling under a blanket. I love watching my dogs run through the piles of leaves.
ReplyDeleteall great things! thanks for stopping by, Sharon!
DeleteLovely post! I love the Fall/Autumn too and what I love most is the fact that you can often see the moon high in the sky on the beautifully clear bright mornings. I love it and don't want to stop watching it to go back inside.
ReplyDeleteseeing the moon at odd times of day is wonderful, isn't it, Cait?
DeleteI've never liked the hot. Fall is my favorite season. I could live in Alaska, actually. I love the colors and breaking out my sweaters. I love fire pits and how my dog can spend hours outside. Great post, Kristina!
ReplyDelete-R.T. Wolfe
I sooo want to visit Alaska some time, RT. My in-laws went a couple years ago and came back with the most beautiful pictures!
DeleteI love when the leaves turn fiery red too. My least favorite is when ALL the leaves are gone from the trees. I also hate the shorter days.
ReplyDeletethe shorter days are a killer, Shawn...
DeleteI feel your pain sweetie. Andee had bronchitis last week and missed several days of school, not to mention the short nights!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your contest!
I love the cooler weather but miss my herb garden when I make all those lovely fall and winter soups. Love the color of the leaves but not raking them. Don't miss the heat of summer or the crowds at the beach. I'm a Jersey Girl, you see. Love a nice hot cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteHope your daughter is better real soon.