"Autumn - with all it's sights, sounds and smells, is the perfect mediator. It gladly grabs the torch from summer and carefully passes it on to winter. All the while, helping to soften the shock of the transition." My friend wrote that this morning on Facebook, and I thought it was brilliant.
"Fall" means it's time for cooler weather. The trees and garden will soon be ablaze in reds, yellows, oranges and all colors inbetween. It's time for apple picking and pumpkin pie. For raking leaves and pulling out the sweaters. For halloween costume preparations and holiday baking plans. Crisp morning air is a sure sign that winter is coming, but let's take the time to enjoy one season at a time. The days will get shorter, and the temperatures will fall. Watch out for the leaves sign that summer is officially over. They will turn into a fiery glow before falling.
Did you know that pumpkins can grow to be over 1,000 pounds? Did you know that there are over 100 shades/names for autumn colors? Aubergine, Goldenrod, Persimmon, Sienna, Raw Umber, Plum, Pumpkin, Amethyst, Moss, Terra Cotta... and the list could go on.
Being in the Finger Lakes region during the Fall is a special treat! Have you ever been Apple Picking, then had a piece of Hot Apple Pie? Have you picked your own pumpkins? Of course, our Wineries are bustling with activity now, as it’s grape harvest time! It’s a great time to visit the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail too! On Fridays, make a stop at the Watkins Glen Farmers Market (open through October). On October 13th, I hope you will attend the Deb Whiting Harvest Celebration! Formerly known as A Taste of the Finger Lakes, this was renamed in honor of Deb Whiting, a local resident who we lost this year.
Of course, after a day exploring the area, you need to have dinner at the Montage Italian Grill! Try the Italian Steak and Peppers – Yummy! The view is spectacular during the fall, with the surrounding hills ablaze with color.
Every autumn, nature puts on a brilliant show of colors! I hope you can take time to enjoy everything that Fall offers. If Fall isn't your favorite time of year, you can always pretend you are like our friends in the Southern Hemisphere and celebrate Spring! Aqua, Cantaloupe, Lavender... Oh, those are colors for another day!
Happy Fall!
