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~JUST SIMPLY LIZ~

To Crunch or Pop?

BlogHer's NaBloPoMo October 2013 Challenge!

I was thrilled to come across the NaBloPoMo Blog Challenge!  Since I am new to the blogging world it hasn't become habit for me to post as often as I had planned to.  BlogHer has been a wealth of information for me and find this challenge at the end of September must have been destiny.  October is my favorite month of the year and always has been my time for new resolutions so here's to 31 days of posting with NaBloPoMo! 

http://www.blogher.com/blogher-topics/blogging-social-media/nablopomo

Hello all, I missed my posting yesterday so it will remain a mystery as to which kind of apple I am... Although, I am sure Red Delicious suits me quite well!

Anyway on to the question of the day.  Which do I prefer, the crunching of leaves underfoot or the popping of bubble wrap?  This question has taken me some thought and I've had to delve into the imaginative recesses of my thoughts to come up with my answer.  Why did I need my imagination for this? Well it comes down to being on the coast in Rockport, Texas.  We have trees, we have numerous Live Oak trees all over our property but these trees drop their leaves in the Spring and even at that time they just aren't the type of leaves that crunch underfoot.  When I walk across my yard and have crunching underfoot, it means my grass is dying and I need to water.  But in my imagination, I can picture all the beautiful red, gold and yellow leaves drifting slowly with the wind till they are in a beautiful glorious pile that not only crunches under your feet but that you can actually rake into a pile and fall into!  With this thought you can truly envision what Fall can be and one of these days, I will experience it to the fullest!

Until that time comes, I can always enjoy the action of popping bubble wrap but can't see myself enjoying the sound of the bubble wrap.  Definitely not like I can close my eyes and let my imagination hear those leaves!

Love and hugs!

~just simply liz~ 

Fall... Are you really here?

Here we are a few days into October and I've been writing from the NaBloPoMo promts about my love of Fall and all the tastes, sights and fun that accompanies this time of year.  Now this hasn't all been a bunch of hogwash, I really do love the Fall it's just been a wee bit tough to really get into the spirit when as I sit here tonight it's still 81* in good ol' South Texas.  A Pumpkin Spice cappuccino just isn't the same when you have to put ice in it because its to hot outside to enjoy it.  

So tonight I am anxiously awaiting our first cool front of the season.  By morning it should be a fabulous 58*! I can buy that cappuccino and enjoy it in that brisk cool air because by the time afternoon rolls around we will be back at 80 but that's better than 90 so it's all good!

Welcome Fall, I' ready!

The Flavors of Fall

Oh yummy, the Flavors of Fall!  In the words of my daughter about mid September when we were discussing how ready we were for Summer to be over and for cooler weather to come.  She said to me "I'm ready for Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING!!!  

BlogHer's NaBloPoMo October 2013 Challenge!

I was thrilled to come across the NaBloPoMo Blog Challenge!  Since I am new to the blogging world it hasn't become habit for me to post as often as I had planned to.  BlogHer has been a wealth of information for me and find this challenge at the end of September must have been destiny.  October is my favorite month of the year and always has been my time for new resolutions so here's to 31 days of posting with NaBloPoMo! 

http://www.blogher.com/blogher-topics/blogging-social-media/nablopomo

My Love of Fall...

I have truly had a love for Autumn for as long as I can remember.  The feeling that many people get in the Spring has always happened for me in the Fall.  I anxiously await that first cool front that blows through.  I open all the windows and become invigorated listening to the rusting of the leaves mingled with the wind chimes on my porch.   I would have a spot of heave on earth  if the rustling leaves had the colors of Autumn but living in South Texas we have green, brown and gone.  I always try to look for the positive in life so we do have some nice shades of brown!  

For some reason my spirit just seems to be drained by September but the changing of the winds in October lift me up and I have renewed hope and a brighter outlook.  For many people the Fall and Winter months bring on a sense of gloom with the grey skies and rainy days.  I find those days to be my most productive and peaceful.

There is nothing better on a crisp fall morning than to start the day snuggled in my fluffy robe relaxing with a hot cup of cocoa, coffee or tea.  On those mornings I love to get lost in a book while rocking in porch chair.  My cat, Princess Patches enjoys the fall as well.  It brings me such joy to watch her jump and play like a kitten when she feels the chilly breeze. I guess she is like her moma and loves the fall too!

Love and hugs, 

~justsimplyliz~

     

Welcome September!

Hello friends!

I am making an official welcome to September!  I know so many people are enjoying the last big weekend of Summer but I have to be honest.  I'm very much over this Summer.  It has been beyond hot and humid this year and I haven't had much "fun in the Sun".

Now I know that Fall doesn't truly begin till September 22nd.  But I have hope if we lay out the red carpet for a grand welcome that the first cool North breeze will blow in!

The coming of Fall was summed up beautifully by my baby girl earlier today when we talked about the end of Summer.  Her words "I'm ready for Pumpkin Spice everything"!

Blessings and love friends, 

~just simply liz~