The "My Favorite Color Is October!

It was an ordinary day. "My favorite color is October." Let's give 'em "pumpkin" to talk about.  Another "gourdgeous" day at the farm.  What do you get when you drop a pumpkin? Squash.  Of course, there are many reasons why we may love October more than any other month of the year.  As the weather begins to cool, grab your favorite hoodie and a cup of hot chocolate.  It's officially bonfire season, so gather your closest friends, grab some sticks, marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate and start making your favorite s'mores.  The crisp October evenings are perfect for gatherings by a roaring fire.  Of course October is my favorite month.  Why shouldn't it be?  The only thing negative about it is the fact that it only lasts 31 days.  Can you beat the taste of a delicious pumpkin pie or some delicious apple goody dessert?  Perhaps the only way you can beat it is with a little bit of autumn humor.  How do you calculate the circumference of a pumpkin?  With pi.  What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving?  "Goodpie, everyone."  What did the pumpkin say to the pumpkin carver? "Cut it out."  What's the problem with eating too much pumpkin pie this time of the year?  You'll get 'autumn'y" ache.  Slipped on a pumpkin today?  It caught me off gourd.  What did the orange pumpkin say to the green pumpkin?  "You look a little sick."  What does a pumpkin use to repair its pants? A pumpkin patch!  Okay, enough!  Vincent Van Gogh once said, "As long as autumn lasts, I shall not have hands, canvas, and colors enough to paint the beautiful things I see."  Joe L Wheeler reminisced, "There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves."  Albert Camus described it this way, "Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower."  John Burroughs took the senior approach and speculated, "How beautifully leaves grow old!  How full of light and color are their last days!"  Elizabeth Lawrence concluded that "Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."  I can agree with that last suggestion.  I think one of the best places to sit and watch that happen is in the tree stand.  That way you can observe deer and other wildlife, along with all of nature parade its beauty through the transition from the growing season into late fall and and colder days ahead.  Not that I expect it will help any, but I'll just put in my order for plenty of sunny cool days, dazzling sunsets, and over-the-top activity when I am out hunting.  I guess November will tell us how that all pans out?  But, hey, don't forget to prepare, tune  up your equipment, practice, practice, practice, identify your target, and please stay safe everyone!  Speaking of safety, October 6-12, 2024, in National Fire Prevention Week, so make sure your  smoke alarms are working and new batteries are installed.  The fourth Saturday of October is National Make A Difference Day, and it is your chance to make a positive  impact in your community.  So on October 26th, find a project that aligns with your family's values and make a difference!  The expression of love through support and good ol' elbow grease can go a long way in pulling communities and neighbors together.  There are many more special days that could be mentioned, but I will let each of you decide what and who you want to support.  That is a personal decision.  Just don't let October slip by without taking the opportunity to make a difference to someone.  And remember, there are only 31 days to make it happen!  Invite you closest friends, before your chances go squash!  It was another extraordinary day in the life of an ordinary guy.