Fall is in the Air

The leaves are turning a beautiful shade of orange before falling to the ground, filling yards and streets with piles of fun for kids of all ages. A chill in the air has slowly crept in. Friday nights are filled with buzzing light poles and packed stands for high school football games. Yes, fall is here.

While I enjoy the warmth and wet fun that summer brings, I am a big fan of the fall season. In fact, it is probably my favorite time of the year. As a sports fan, it is the perfect time for sports to come together: football is starting, followed soon by basketball and hockey, and Major League Baseball is heading towards the World Series. There is always some kind of big game to watch in the world of sports every day of the week.

In addition, it is the spooky season, as some people call it. Ever since I was a child, I have enjoyed dressing up for Halloween and watching scary movies. So many memories from this time of year still linger in my mind. Simple things like riding in the back seat of my dad’s car on the way to the Blairs Haunted House while listening to Bob Seger’s The Fire Inside album almost 30 years ago. Big things like winning football (and baseball) championships. I associate these things with Autumn, and it is hard for me not to get excited when this time of year arrives.

Blair and I have had a lot of fun with the kids over the years getting dressed up for Halloween and trick-or-treating across neighborhoods in Danville. That, in my opinion, is still the best way to experience Halloween. I try to enjoy these moments with my kids as much as possible because it won’t be long until they’ll be wanting to do their own thing on Halloween, rather than hanging out with dear old mom and dad. But for now, we’re going to savor every moment and create new fall memories.

What are some things you love about fall? Drop me a line at lee@showcasemagazine.com