My post title is inspired by Ledisi’s version of “Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)” from her “Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue” album 2002 (which has sold on eBay & Amazon several times for more than 100 bucks).
“The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to holdSince you went away the days grow long
And soon Ill hear old winters song
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall”
Did I ever tell you how much I love autumn? The rich & vivid colors of tree leaves, crisp but yet gentle breezes & Suite Suzy’s chili make this time of year special.
As I drive around living life in my suburban country hell, I see oranges & yellows from the fall gourds, reds & gold from ripening apples, & bales of golden hay.
Autumn is also the time I get to enjoy Chrysanthemums, Asters, Chinese Lanterns & best of all, planting my spring bulbs, winter pansy & violas.
I think maybe in the next week or so, I will start pulling out my fall wardrobe & put away my summer things because I am ready.
In case you are wondering what this is a picture of, it is a Chinese Lantern flower also know as a “love in a cage bloom”. The name “love in a cage” is because once the flesh decays, you see a bright red or orange seed inside of what looks like a cage (see the veins).
Are you into autumn, if not, what is your season?
Anonymous / October 3, 2007
While I do enjoy watching the leaves change colors, I don’t like the associated cold that also arrives here in Wisconsin. So my favorite seasonal is the end of spring/beginning of summer. I like this time because here in Wisconsin, it’s not until close to the end of spring that it really begins to warm up here. At that time, everything’s budding. The trees are green, the air is warm and clean and the sun is shining. I just love the vibes of pre-summer! :)))
Lola Gets / October 3, 2007
Im defenitely more of a spring/summer person, but I do like the Fall colors! But thats about it, lol.
L
Sugar / October 3, 2007
Daaaayum! $100??? You know, I’m almost ashamed to say I haven’t heard much of her music, but I’ll check it out now. I’m not paying any damn $109 for a cd, but I’ll check it out. Hell, I haven’t bought a 100 worth of cd’s in almost 10 years…and at ten dollars and up a pop that’s not hard to do, so that gives you an idea. lol
I love Fall, but I like Spring better. Fall is a nice snuggle up time of year though, so I have to give that great season its props. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new header! Awesome!
Bygbaby / October 3, 2007
Anon – I hear you on the cold, because it jumps off here in Michigan & yes, winter is just around the corner :(.
Lola – In a few months I will be ready for a color change so I feel you boo.
Sugar – 109 is a mutha fuckin trip! The first time I was like WTF! I want that album but not that bad. So can you say bootleg up in this piece!!!
You should check her out. If you like grown folks music then I know you will enjoy big time. This woman can really put it down!!!
And thx for noticing the new header. You know I gotta switch things up a bit er’now&den.
Bygbaby
Ro~ / October 3, 2007
Ok this is right up my alley. I just recently happened upon Ledisi, not at no $100 or $109 doe. Anyhoo, her music is phenomenal. Right now I am listening to her and Chrisette Michele.
Oh……..my season preference. I like them all but my feelings toward each kinda fade as they move into the next. Spring….the new buds of flowers and grass & waiting for it to get HOT!!! Summer…………flirting, bare arms, plunging neck lines, pedicures every 2 wks (instead of the fall/winter monthly pedicure), cute sandals, Fall………..the oranges, reds, yellas (yeah I said “yella”), homemade beef stew, chicken and noodles/dumplings and finally Winter……..cuddlin, gifts, new year. It just don’t get no betta!
Ro~
Bygbaby / October 4, 2007
Great response Ro & I feel you about getting excited about upcoming season when it is time for that change.
And damn, home made beef stew sounds good as hell!!!
I love hardy eatin’ with my yella ass LOL!!!
Bygbaby
Cluizel / October 4, 2007
I am with you Byg…fall is my season. I get to break out my favorite jackets and people get to put their crusty feet away. 🙂
And its a beautiful season…always been my favorite
Bygbaby / October 4, 2007
Shit, theses crazy MF’s in MI don’t put away flip flops until January & you know I hate flip flops & seeing dirty ass feet.
I have a few sweaters that I am dying to wear again that I got late last season. Can you say TJ Max up in this bitch!!!
Bygbaby