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Ten Things I Like About Fall

Backyard Burns: We usually start up the fire pit in October, and on good nights with no wind have small burns with the trimmings from our trees. Those quiet, cold nights sitting and watching the flames are always wonderful.

Baking: I always bake more in the fall because of holidays, birthdays and the general need for more substantial meals and snacks. I like baking a lot.

Cooler Season: While summer will always be my favorite season, after a long, wet, hot season like we just had I really don't mind things getting drier and cooler.

End of Hurricane Season: I'm able to relax a little more once the storm season ends.

Halloween: I love handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Come to my house, I always have plenty.

Making Stews and Soups: Summer is too hot here for heavy meals. I look forward to making bean soup, beef stew, chicken and rice soup, ham and cabbage, etc. again.

My Favorite Person Returns: She will be coming home toward the end of fall. I miss her terribly.

NaNoWriMo: November is National Novel Writing Month. Although I really don't have time, knowing me, I probably will participate again this year.

Sweaters: I can haul out the two I own and actually wear them.

Thanksgiving: My favorite holidays happens.

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