Rabbit, Rabbit! It's September and meteorologically speaking, the first day of autumn.
Did you know that there is a meteorological autumn, September 1 -- November 30, and that other autumn (not sure what it's called) that runs from autumn equinox to winter solstice? I didn't until James Spann, one of our local weather people wrote about it one a Facebook post. But I have always known in my heart.
I have, all my life considered autumn to start on September 1. Autumn is my favorite season, and I'm always anxious for it to start. In my youth, school always started the day after Labor Day. And when school starts, it's autumn.
Also the light Is different in autumn, and it certainly doesn't wait until September 21 to change. Actually, that happens some time in August. And the little yellow butterflies appear about the same time the light changes.
So Happy Autumn, everyone, meteorologically speaking. I'm celebrating the season change now. I can't wait another three weeks.
Note: I'm using a new app on my iPad called Blogsy to write this post. I haven't quite figure it all out yet. If I manage to get a photo inserted at the top of this post, it's of of a painting called "September Morn" by Paul Emile Chabas, not me in my altogether.
Posted with BlogsyThis post was migrated from the old blog. To see the comments on the original post, CLICK HERE. To add a new comment, click "Post a Comment", below.
On 09/01/2013, Barbara Anne said ...
Not me in my altogether either!!
Happy Autumn to you, too! We always started school the day after Labor Day, too, so 'tis the season of new school folders, notebooks, and a pristine box of Crayons. Sigh!! My calendars have all been changed and the house decor will soon follow.
It's difficult to imagine autumn is close as it's sufficatingly hot and humid outside and that makes it hard to breathe. Love that air-conditioner!
Hugs!
On 09/01/2013, Jan S. said ...
Thanks for the interesting info - I've never heard of meteorological seasons. And, for the app for posting - I definitely will be looking into that!
On 09/01/2013, Joanne said ...
I like "September Morn," but it would be almost as pretty without the nudie. Happy Autumn!
On 09/01/2013, Missy said ...
When that picture came up I thought, Wow, Susan is really embracing the water!
Happy autumn to you, too.
On 09/01/2013, katereed94@yahoo said ...
I to love this time of year. I love all the fall colors and when I see the leaves changing, it is inspiration to make sew. The fall colors are just amazing here in Oregon. So off I go, to my sewing room..
On 09/01/2013, Denise in PA said ...
I agree, Autumn starts on September 1st! It truly is my favorite season!
On 09/01/2013, Jan Oliver said ...
My body knows when it's time for autumn. Quilting is my love, but I like to crochet in the fall. Been wanting to crochet for a couple of weeks now. Fall could last from September 1 - whenever the other fall ends.
On 09/02/2013, Sandra Neel Hutchins (Sandy Gail) said ...
That is such an amazing feeling the first time one notices the difference in the light as fall approaches. I "saw' or felt it for the first time this season last week. Even the way sound travels seems to change. Love it!
From time to time I go back through years of old quilting magazines and quilt books. I've been doing that lately since my lupus has been acting up. Your name certainly pops up on the credits page of many mags and books. Some are from your days as Susan Ramey Wright. At the front of one book you were listed as Susan Ramey Wright as editor with Vann Cleveland as one of the photographers. I always say to myself, "Hey, I know who that lady is!" Sometimes when I come across a quilt pattern in one of the old books, I know that you made that quilt before I even look at the credit given for it. You have a style. I love it!
On 09/02/2013, Linda said ...
I did not know about the 'two autumns.' Never too old to learn, I guess. Actually, I grew up thinking, as you mentioned, that Labor Day was the end of summer and autumn was beginning. New clothes for school's first day in Sept meant plaids and autumn-y fabrics. As an adult, I have been conflicted because I think of autumn as being cooler, but not so around here. Because of that, I have a difficult time setting out my autumn decorations. Do you have that problem?
On 09/03/2013, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
Beautiful picture. The next 5 months are my favorite out of the entire year. I do not like hot months, and spring in Kansas can be brutal with allergies and wind.
I love the cool air. It feels clean and gives me energy to create, cook, and love being alive. Ideally, I would live on the coast of Oregon in the spring and summer months. Ocean wind is a lot different then prairie wind!!
-----
No comments:
Post a Comment