When I first began researching seasonal living it was near the end of summer. The first thing I decided to do was to start observing the changes in nature that were occurring around me.
The first thing I noticed was the change in daylight hours. We were still in daylight savings time, and as the evenings turned darker earlier I also noticed how dark it was in the morning.
When we switched over to regular time, although it was dark by six, I was happy to see the sunlight when I woke up in the morning.
The next thing I noticed was our hummingbirds had left for their migration south. I was sad to see them leave, but anticipated their return in the spring.
Next, the cooler weather began, which is always a nice reprieve from summer. Although, to be honest our summer was quite mild this year. Now we are moving into winter, and Chuck has begun burning wood in our wood stove. It makes for cozy evenings.
I’ve found myself drinking more hot tea and hot chocolate in the evenings as well. Now that we are into December my house is decorated for Christmas. However, I did wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate, and enjoyed my pumpkins and turkeys throughout October and November.
The leaves are finally changing colors, and I’ve even enjoyed watching them fall from the big oak tree in the backyard.
As I anticipate spring I’m looking forward to seeing that first daffodil pop up in late winter as a tease to more to come. I always enjoy the bright green of new growth on the trees during spring. The wildflowers that fit the roadside are quite breathtaking as well.
I must admit that summer has become my least favorite season here in Texas. This past year I decided not to bemoan the summer heat, and get on with living. Remarkably we had a delightful summer with less intense heat waves.
I think for me what I have enjoyed about living seasonally is that I spend my time looking for the value of each season, and less time wishing things could be different. It also adds to a more interesting life as you embrace the changes each season brings.
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