October – April Coker, Author

Here are my top ten reasons (in random order and importance) why fall is the absolute best season of the year. Ready?

Goodbye, 100 degree days. Could that actually be a chill in the air? Or less than 50% humidity? Days in the 80’s are just pipe dreams in July.
The grass stops its incessant growing. Lawn mowers can rest. The weekly grass cutting slows. Down. A. Lot.
Pumpkin spice. Everything.
Boots and jackets.
Bare skin goes under wraps.
You can be outside without sweating and having a heat stroke.
Leaves turn glorious colors.
Fall festivals abound (less so during a pandemic).
You can build a fire in the fireplace and in the firepit.
Flannel pajamas.

I can’t stop at 10! What about. . .

Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Football.
Hot coffee on a cool morning.
No more bugs, snakes, or creepy crawlies.
Fall decorations.

That’s my list. I’d love to hear what you would add or take away. Welcome, Fall!

XOXO

Most people probably think that their own birthday month is the best month of the year. Teachers usually like the months of June and July for obvious reasons. Kids love December because of Santa. Some people like March and April for their spring blossoms and warmer days. But me? I love October the most.

Here are some reasons I believe October is the best month of the whole year:

Halloween–the best excuse to have candy in the house.
For teachers, the school year isn’t new any more and classroom routines have been established.
For parents, the school year isn’t new any more and family routines have been established.
Grass growth has slowed down considerably, requiring less mowing.
Temperatures have cooled considerably, requiring less watering.
Fall festivals, flea markets, and yard sales abound.
The boots and sweaters can finally come out of storage.
It’s cool enough to sit outside in the evenings without breaking a sweat.
Archery hunting season!
Fall foliage is more beautiful to me than spring color.
Holiday decorating begins–Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!
New fall television programming.
Halloween!

Boo!

Pumpkins, mums, and scarecrows!

I’m sure that is not an exhaustive list, but it should help explain why October rocks. It’s almost over, so enjoy!

XOXO