By Glen Turner – Special to the Sydenham Current
Fall. Autumn. Hmmmm…
I have a love/hate – no, too strong… ‘like/dislike’ view of this time of year.
I like the productivity of the fields and orchards… but dislike the END of such bounty.
I like the fall flowers… but dislike the fact that they’ll be gone soon.
I love the changing colours of the trees… but hate to see the leaves DROPPING!
I like the green of fall… but hate to see the brown starting to creep in.
I like to still be able to wear shorts and sandals… but don’t like unpacking the ‘winter wear’.
I like hanging laundry out to dry… but dislike the idea of that ending soon.
I like cutting my lawn at this time of year… but HATE the idea of having to test out my snow-blower soon.
The signals are all there, too. Autumn is upon us.
For me, #1 is the soybean fields turning brown.
Then, the end of the sweet corn.
And the appearance of fall mums.
Also, the conversations turn to forecasts – ‘Have you seen the Farmer’s Almanac?’ or ‘The Weather Network is calling for…’
Like I said… love/hate, like/dislike…
Best get used to it, huh?
