Saturday, September 8, 2012

I Don't Care







I don't care what the calendar or anyone else says.
It's fall.
I need it, I want it, I NEED it.

I want to turn off the annoying air and fans.
I want to burn candles everywhere.
I want to wear my wooly socks and flannel pj's.
Constantly

Hunkering down inside my cocoon does not seem
as quirky (or psychologically damaging), in the fall
 as it does in the blaze of summer.

I want the kids home for the holidays,
and the pooches to stop panting
especially when Howie rocks the bed..
pant pant pant
"Get off!"

I want soups and stews and crusty breads
and an adjustable waistband.

I don't care, it's what I want.

32 comments:

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

Sounds perfect soup, candles, fire in the woodstove ... it has been a hot, dry Summer even this far north.
Soon your wish will come true.
Susan

Tracey Broome said...

Me TOO!!!! I don't care either, I am wearing flannel, I just pretend I'm not sweating:)

Sonny G said...



I feel the same way. For the last 5 years summer has been an agony. I love our spring in nc- the yard,the planting and things growing- then summer arrives and UGG. I wait out my days in air conditioning watching for even one sign of fall.

Razmataz said...

Ok....it's yours. You can have it. It's officially Fall IN Vegas.

Terra said...

You have written a great tribute to autumn and your photos glow and emit a warmth.

Sherry@The BarnQuiltStore Blog said...

I agree!!
♥'s
Sherry

MEM said...

Right On! Today is the first day in months we can tolerate being outside so some trimming got done, getting ready to eat steak cooked on the grill and plan to paint outside tomorrow.....Hooray for fall! And yes, I like having to wear long sleeves and socks with my shoes.

Susy said...

Here Here!! Today I decided I was ready for chicken pot pie, and was perusing the cozy slippers in the store. You're funny (:

Anna Hanley said...

Hi Friend, Me too!! You forgot those damn bugs, I hate them. Hope your weekend is going well, Anna.

Gail said...

Totally on board with this!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait for really cool, crisp days.....my favorite time of the year!

Blondie's Journal said...

Oh...you said it perfectly! The cold weather gives me an okay to stay in and snuggle with my dogs. Going out in the cold and snow makes me appreciate it all the more! And yes, to just throw on a pair of sweat pants and not care about my waistline!!

XO,
Jane

Jillayne said...

Me too - I want to wear a sweater. I am with you 100% on this - tired of summer and all the extra work it brings. I want to hide out in my house without feeling like I need a good reason, and make dinner in the oven. yes, yes, I love this post!

Robin Larkspur said...

Total and complete agreement!!

Tina@WhatWeKeep said...

Me, too!
Please hurry fall...
Loved this post.

helen tilston said...

I hope your wish comes true and that the climate you love will be here.

I love Autumnal meals

Helen x

June said...

And now you are making me want it too girlfriend!!! So here's to Fall and all the cozy comforts it brings!
love from here...

joanne said...

sorry...I must disagree! We've only had summery weather here for about five weeks and I need more...just a little more...like two weeks more. I'm just sayin'

Kathy said...

Good for you - it take courage to grow up and become who you really are - you go, girl!!

Tami said...

It all sounds good to me, where can I sign up!?

Romeo said...

You go right ahead not caring! After all who says you HAVE to go by the calendar?!? People now wear white in the winter so why not enjoy winter in the summer?!? See!!! It rained here today and got down to 66!! Don't think for one minute that we didn't take advantage of that! Socks, long sleeved shirt and a nice warm bed! With those thoughts...do enjoy!

Purrs!

Romeo and "her"

Low Tide High Style said...

You can have it! ;-) You know I love my spring and summer...so I'll give you fall and especially winter!

Kat

Kelly said...

Ok, let's do this thing! Fall it is!

Donna Reyne' said...

I am right there with you dear one! It's hubby's last day of vacay and I am putting out my few fall decor items, yummy candles and such first thing in the morning.
We did have a bit of a heat break last night...I got to wear a sweater for a whole hour this morning!
Have a blessed wonderful week! The house loos so...cozy and comfortable!
Donna

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

I'm with you!
How 'bout some apple crisp for desert!

Charlene said...

AMEN SISTER!!!! All the above! I AM SICK OF HOT! Not that I want to shovel piles of snow (no chance here in Texas) but, really... enough HOT!

Let's just decorate & pretend.

Have a great week!
Charlene

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

LOL You are too funny. If Mama ain't happy nobody is happy!
Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Oh, I cleaned my laundry room. LOLOL Thanks!

Jill said...

I don't blame you! I'm enjoying our cooler evenings here too!

Carole said...

I've wanted fall it get here before summer even started:) it was a beauty of a day today and tonight I even have a new jean jacket on. YEAH

x
C

Beatnheart said...

I hate summer! I live at the beach, never go there hate the sun...love rainy, and cleaner air and clearner bushes and hate being hot and sweaty...I have been watching netflix for two weeks straight in front of a fan...nothing gets done...I”m like a witch! a vampire! give me cool and rain...

Beatnheart said...

Hey! LOVE the new soft hair....so pretty...it’s you gurl!

Cindy said...

I am so with you on that! I have been burning my pumpkin scented candles for a week now. It was 80 degrees the other day and I wore a sweater all day!
xo
Cindy

Tina said...

oh yes - fall is here, and that´s the best of all times. Love your decorations with the white pumpkins Z.