Fall Beauty

The leaves aren't the only ones sporting bright colors.

Grapes

Friends in Western New York have realized their dream of owning a vineyard.  Grapes are one of my fondest fall memories from my years there.  Everything from the beauty of the vineyards to the intoxicating scent and taste make them special.

Foliage

Our foliage was quite drab and disappointing this year.  I grew up in Vermont, where the leaves are brilliant every year.

Fruit Of The Vine

When I lived in western New York, we devoted one fall weekend each year to visiting the Finger Lakes region.  The foliage was breathtaking and the scent of ripened grapes in the vineyards made me wish I could stay there year round.

Apple Season

It's that time of year again. My daughter brought home apples the other day and they have already disappeared. Macs have a crispy crunch and a tart taste in the fall. By spring, I'll have left them behind for Granny Smith's which tend to stay tart for a longer time.

Sadly, we couldn't move our apple trees with us from Georgia. When we have a more permanent residence, perhaps we can plant some more.

Vermont Foliage

An aunt, who visited our Vermont home, was amazed by the brilliance of the foliage. She took lots of pictures to show her friends. They were skeptical, however, claiming the pictures had been altered. On her next visit, she skipped the photos and collected leaves instead.

Hint of Autumn

When I lived in Vermont, it was not unusual to see a few touches of color grace the higher elevations at this time of year.

The temperature is in the low 80's today. Last night we turned off the air conditioning and let the night air cool the house. That's the only hint of autumn here in the south. We'll have to wait a couple more months for our leaves to change.