An open letter to Autumn.
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Dear Fall,
It's okay. I understand.
You are all about suspense. And as seasons go, you have a flair for the dramatic. You understand the power of an entrance. You're fond of whispers. You know to leave when the applause is high. You leave the cold silences to winter. You are the Greta Garbo of seasons. And back in August, back when you tiptoed in, bringing the chilly mornings and the smell of woodsmoke, the urge to bake and sort tights by color, to buy number two pencils, and walk through the park, it was just a way of saying See you soon.
It's hot again. My garden is dying. I am sweaty. And I just want you to know. It's okay. I get it. The whole making an entrance thing.
So. Um. Please come back now.
Affectionately yours,
*Andrea
seems like we are experiencing similar weather, but we do have cool mornings and evenings. love this letter. xox
Posted by: shari | September 17, 2008 at 07:07 AM
Uhm. I composed this letter two weeks ago and it's now 60s, but it will be 80s now so maybe she will come back to your area soon.
If she goes to the Carribbean, I say we go and bring her back.
Posted by: Eunice | September 17, 2008 at 07:50 AM
gotta smile at the greta garbo of seasons
Posted by: Lisa s | September 17, 2008 at 07:09 PM
The photo collage is good; the letter's even better. 77 in Chicago today, but I wore a tweed skirt anyway. I'm just itching to break into my collection of wool and corduroy jackets. Then scarves, then berets . . .
Posted by: Kelly | September 17, 2008 at 07:14 PM
The Greta Garbo of seasons, I like that, a brilliant description.
Posted by: louise | September 18, 2008 at 05:17 PM
"You're fond of whispers."
...a line that made me smile.
Posted by: gracia | September 18, 2008 at 05:52 PM
yes!!
Posted by: mollie | September 19, 2008 at 09:51 AM
You put it so, so perfectly.
I just found you via All Buttoned Up. Love it!
Posted by: amanda | September 20, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Don't worry. Fall has returned to Portland, Fallier than ever.
Posted by: Robert | September 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM
oh, i love this andrea.
enjoy every precious fall moment. :)
Posted by: leslie | September 21, 2008 at 07:35 PM