The Sayer and the Namer

An Ode to Autumn

I love the first game of the college football season. It's so full of hope - a clean slate for all of the teams. It's a first look at your team's strengths and weaknesses. I love seeing the stadiums with the monochromatic shirted fans supporting their teams. I love the buzz and excitement before the games. And best of all, the beginning of college football is the ushering in of fall. I just adore fall. I love college football, the state fair, the crisp mornings, the beginning of the school year (complete with school supply sections at every store...I love school supplies!), wearing sweatshirts and jackets, leaves changing colors, camping and hiking, cold snaps, the works. I love the names of the months: September, October, November. I love the smell of fall. I think it's the leaves and grass dying, but whatever it is, there is a distinct, earthy smell in the fall. I love it all! If there was a place that had eternal fall, that's where I would live.

As you can see, it doesn't take much for me to wax poetic. Happy fall, Happy college football season, and Happy 1st Sooner victory!

posted by Erin @ 9:38 PM