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			My favorite time of year.  I love the crisp air and the changing maples.  What do you enjoy about it?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			I love seeing the trees turn colors in the fall. There's nothing like seeing a tree go from green to orange or rust.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	 
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			Cooler temps. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			State Fairs & Carnivals Leaves changing Pumpkin soup & pies Longer nights Apples...crisp, juicy, & sweet! 
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			The beginning of Spring, smelling the trees and plants getting ready to come to life in aromatic greens, yellows and reds. Hmmm, analogous of Fall, isn't it? EXCEPT, in Fall, we are all slowing down, taking a deep collective breath and ready for introspection, ready for rest.  
		
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			Autumn is by far my favorite season. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	I love the contrast of the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds of the leaves against a bright blue sky. I love the way the crisp, cool air is invigorating. Sweaters and hoodies. The smell of burning leaves. Cuddling up with someone special to keep warm. Halloween. Pumpkin flavored goodies. Football. Taking walks through the crunchy leaves. Now, if we could finally get some of those cooler temps down here.  
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			busy busy busy squirrels....they know what's coming
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			I love the cooler temps....oh wait, it will be 95* today and 102* by Saturday. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Oh, and it's the BEGINNING of fire season, after fires all summer. ![]()   Yeah, I love the fall.
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			Pumpkin donuts. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Watching the colors change. The smell of bonfires in the air. Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie. Freshly fried apple fritters with vanilla ice cream. The crunch of leaves underfoot as you hike through the forest.  | 
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			 I enjoy wearing hoodies & walking in the woods , fires by the water...
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			Getting back on a routine after the summer Looking forwards to the holidays Cooler weather Changing leaves Fairs Making my chili when it's cool enough Apples 
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			Autumn Colors 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			Visiting orchards Bon fires Warm sweaters Long walks Homemade chili Making fall treats Holidays Fall decorating Warm Apple Cider 
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			Hearing the wildlife outside of our apartment building. I sometimes sit out on the patio and watch squirrels carrying things around like construction men do. It was amazing watching the leaves turn and drop. Seeing season changing is still new for me, in Alabama it was winter or summer. Never really a long between period like here.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			I miss living in Michigan and seeing the leaves change. What I love about the Fall here in Florida, is that the weather starts to cool off and you can open your windows.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			![]() TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min. MAKES: 4 servings Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped shallots 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 1/3 cup apple cider or juice 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon pepper Dash ground cloves 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional heavy whipping cream, optional Fresh thyme sprigs, optional Directions 1. In a small saucepan, saute the shallots, onion and ginger in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Gradually stir in broth and cider. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. 2. Stir in the pumpkin, syrup and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. 3. In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan. Stir in cream and vanilla; heat through (do not boil). If desired, drizzle individual servings with additional cream and garnish with thyme sprigs. Yield: 4 servings. 
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