Welcome, September!

     

This is a rug seen in a local store (JoAnn's Fabrics, Davenport).
It is a good sentiment, isn't it?

     With the calendar turned to September comes a change throughout America.

    We, the people, become more focused, productive, and future-watching than we were in August. It was so hot in July and August that most folks just tried to enjoy vacation and forget about home-based troubles.

    This seasonal change prompts mood revisions to many, according to Good Therapy.org (https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-your-mood-change-with-the-seasons-0925144).

    School is back in session by now and that causes a change in family dynamics. Add that to the current pandemic, plus battles concerning mask-wearing (or not), and you get a mish-mash of psychological or physical issues.

    Seasonal changes in the weather, such as cooler days and nights, also prompts adjustments. Most people crave and flourish a certain amount of sunshine and light. That natural process is evolving right now as we reflect on the summer months (what did we accomplish?), just passed. 

    Some develop cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. Treatment for this includes light, either natural or artificial.

    If you garden, life will get very busy in a few weeks as the plants are put "to bed" for winter. Right now you are no doubt focused on keeping most plants alive in that we are in drought-like conditions. Water, water, water!

    Spring is widely considered to be a time of beginnings, but autumn acts the same in some ways. It's a change from the warm summer months and a time to take stock in the future.

    Need to get a job? There are many openings, especially in the restaurant and bar industry.

    Think about the number of fall decorations as another example. When did we have so many choices on decor for the autumn months? It's a growing trend for sure. In our house we have two Sterilite containers filled with pumpkins, and more.

    It's college football season and weekends are taken up with watching favorite teams. We have no professional football teams in Iowa so residents focus on the two biggest public universities: Iowa State University (Cyclones) or the University of Iowa (Hawkeyes.) The big game is this weekend, part of the Cy-Hawk Series.

    The NFL, or National Football League, also is underway and many enthusiasts play games like Fantasy Football.

    Families often get together for social activities, and fun. In our blended family with have one couple who is quite enthusiastic about Halloween and throws a party around Oct. 31 each year. We try to host family events in our lake-side home as often as possible.

    September is a time to celebrate. This year we have a 50th Anniversary wedding event and a dear friend has a Sept. 25 birthday. All good!

    

    

    


    

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