What is it about the shift from August to September that makes everything change? Does the universe know what a calendar is or that we flipped a page? It must because this morning was so crisp and so… fall like. The leaves are starting to fall into the pool, so sadly, it will be closed this weekend. Summer is over.
Squash Fall 07
On the brighter side – I LOVE FALL!!!! I can smell the pumpkins and the wood in the fireplaces. I can feel the earth going to sleep, so that she can renew and restore and awaken in spring. I like wearing sweaters and taking long leaf falling walks with the puppies. I enjoy the turning of the leaves and the incredible colors and sites that they produce. Fall is home to me. Fall is comfort, like a bowl of good soup.
Louise Fall 2011
I am thankful for fall. What does the change of season mean to you?
(I know some of you are going into Spring right now, and that is OK too. BOL)
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This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
DogDaz Zoo 
Genevieve Petrillo
September 5, 2013 at 06:31
For 50 years fall was back-to-school for me – first as a student, then as a teacher. That back-to-school freshness and even the sound of the leaves in the breeze are unmistakable. You don’t need a calendar to know it’s time. Nowadays, it’s out to breakfast with my retired teacher friends and a walk in the park with Cupcake on the first day of school. I’m with you on the sweaters and soup. Mmmmm….
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 08:59
Sounds like a lovely first day on non-school.
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Emmadog
September 5, 2013 at 07:23
We love fall, but unfortunately, the heat and humidity are back again for the next week, we are ready for cooler temps.
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 08:58
Oh no! Cool weather is coming. Be ready
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Vicki Flaherty
September 5, 2013 at 07:57
What a wonderful post! I noticed it, too, the change, upon returning from my 2-weeks away in Portugal (post on that coming soon!). A slowing down, a fading, a turning inward. I love this time of year, too. A rest from the high energy of summer. A time for rejuvenation and transformation.
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 08:57
Welcome back. I bet your trip was wonderful.
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Miss Harper Lee
September 5, 2013 at 10:05
Fall is my mommy’s absolute favorite time of year. She calls it our “second spring.” Everything seems to come back to life after our miserably hot and humid summer. Exotic birds and butterflies pass through once again. The garden is renewed by the cooler temperatures and the less punishing sun. People come out of their houses and the world just seems more alive. It’s the best time of the year!
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 14:17
I like that – second spring.
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Marcie
September 5, 2013 at 12:16
Fall always seems like a cozy time to me. It’s the time to break out the sweaters or light jackets and enjoy comforting foods and smells like apple pie and pumpkin treats. The weather is still enjoyable to take walks, go on hay rides with the kids, visit the apple orchard/pumpkin patch, and other outdoor activities. It’s winter that’s rough. 🙂 Hope your fall is enjoyable!
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 14:17
Thanks Marcie. We do love all the things you mentioned. Especially Pumpkin Pie
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easyweimaraner
September 5, 2013 at 12:28
I love fall! It’s the season of my birthday, I can hunt all the leaves and it is the time of Halloween. When I put my nose in the air every morning I can smell the earth, the potatoes and the mushrooms ( and a mummified pigeon, but don’t tell it to my mom).
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 14:16
Wow – did you hide the pigeon last year?
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easyweimaraner
September 6, 2013 at 12:56
It was an anonymous gift :o)
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speedyrabbit
September 5, 2013 at 14:01
Yep Summer is nearly over!xx Rachel
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 14:15
😦
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Lynn Delage
September 5, 2013 at 14:50
Summer is not over here. We don’t get any fall weather until October, as least. We actually have very hot summer for about 6 months and cool, with a couple of months colder weather the other 6 months. (This is southeast Texas, not too far from where Miss harperlee lives.)
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 16:51
Ah – Hot Texas. I will send you some falling leaves. Thanks for visiting.
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Mags Corner
September 5, 2013 at 18:03
What fabulous pictures of those beauties!! I love Fall and Spring. I am happy to see fall coming. Hugs and nose kisses
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dogdaz
September 5, 2013 at 21:34
Thanks – we love fall around here
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Jessica
September 5, 2013 at 23:03
I’m so happy to hear that I’m not the only one who loves this time of year! My husband is a summer junkie and always looks at me like I’m crazy! By the way, your pictures are beautiful!
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dogdaz
September 6, 2013 at 07:40
Thanks. Summer is fun but Fall is the coolest
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