October is when you start pulling out the heavy fuzzy blankets from storage
and wrapping yourself up in them like a burrito. Sometimes even the flannel
sheets come out and you get to spend hours luxuriating in the cozy warmth of
their embrace, and there is nothing quite like a cold October floor to send one
scampering back into the soft cocoon of still warm sheets.
In October the sweatshirts and long sleeved shirts make a fashionable
appearance and socks come back into vogue, as do long boots and leggings. In October
you can wear your knit cap and earmuffs and feel right at home, and there is
nothing quite so cozy as the warmth of a hoodie that smells like a campfire. It’s
like wearing a hug.
Speaking of which, October is a time for bonfires and relighting the
fireplace. One can spend hours sitting and watching the hypnotic flames spark
and twist in the autumn air. In front of the fire surrounded by blankets is a good
place to snuggle up with a book and a hot cup of pumpkin cocoa. It is also the
ideal place to tell ghost stories.
October is the time for hot apple cider and warm donuts. Hearty stews and
casseroles come back on the menu as well as fresh baked bread right out of the
oven. Fall is all about comfort food that sticks to your ribs and makes you
feel warm inside and out.
Fall is a time of wrapping up and drawing near. Of pulling those we love
closer and taking a minute to think of the blessings the year has bestowed. The
days get darker faster and there is more time to reflect on a job well done and
the prospects of tomorrow.
Yes, October is all about coziness and contemplation.
It’s about brightly colored scarves and looking forward to the holidays
before you stop looking forward to the holidays. It’s warm socks and mittens
and laughing into the wind.
It’s those breathless moments after running to your car and sitting waiting
for the heater to kick in.
October is all of this and more. So snuggle down, drink something warm and
bask in the October glow.
