It's Not Summer Anymore

I read on the internet that the average lifespan of a woman in the US is 81 years old. If that's true, I am in the third quarter of my life.  As seasons go, that would put me into the "season of Fall".  

I used to hate Fall!  It means that Winter is almost here, the days are shorter, it's colder outside, my roses go dormant, and the yard starts to brown.  And, worst of all, it means Summer is over!  For anyone who knows me, they know I LOVE hot weather!  Wow, I guess I still don't like Fall very much!  However, I am learning to deal with it.  

I like the colors of Fall- Orange, Gold, Red and Brown. I like switching out my closet-It's like getting new clothes again.  I like wearing boots and cozy sweaters.  I like having the fireplace on.  I like having homemade beef stew-which always tastes better when it's a bit colder outside.  I like that it means hockey season is beginning for my youngest son and that I still have a few years left to enjoy watching him play.

I've decided that, although I would prefer it always be Summer, I will choose to make the best of Fall by finding the things that I like most about it and make the best of this Season of my life.