20 Things to be Grateful for in Autumn

1. Brilliant splashes of color against a bright blue backdrop of sky
2. Eating soup in carved out rounds of bread
3. Hot apple cider with cinnamon sticks
4. Turning off the air conditioner
5. Pumpkin flavored foods
6. Opened windows and cool breezes
7. Going apple picking
8. Halloween decorations
9. Sweaters, boots, vests and jackets
10. Planning for Thanksgiving
11. Steaming bowls of chili
12. The sound of leaves crunching below your feet
13. The smell of firewood burning in the air
14. Blankets and throws keeping us toasty warm
15. Spying busy squirrels finding the perfect spots to bury their winter feasts
16. Football games and tailgating
17. The smell of apple pie baking in the oven
18. Children and dogs jumping in piles of raked leaves
19. Watching birds as they fly south in perfect V-formation
20. Crisp temperatures that make us feel even MORE alive and vibrant
-Maureen Barberio
Grace of Gratitude Contributor