My Favorite Seasons


by Bonnie Ramsburg

Photo by Crystal Van Wyk
Spring and fall are my favorite seasons. The weather is just right, cool mornings, warmer days, and the nights are perfect for sleeping. The colors of both seasons are another reason I like them. The bright pastels and bold greens of spring compete for my affections with the vibrant oranges, reds and yellows of fall. Spring has the sweet smell of earthiness and renewal, while fall has a crisp, sharp, wood smoke smell all it’s own. While both seasons tend to be wet, you know that spring is leading into the warmer, dryer weather, while fall is leading into the cold, wet snow. This may sound like a deal breaker, the one thing that means I shouldn’t like fall, except for one little fact. Fall has a sound that you never hear anywhere else. A sound that even as an adult, I actively search out and participate in.

            ~~Crackle, snap, crinkle, swish!~~

                        ~~Crackle, snap, crinkle, swish!~~

                                    ~~Crackle, snap, crinkle, swish!~~

                                                ~~Crackle, snap, crinkle, swish!~~

     Ahhhh, the sound of walking through fallen leaves! I enjoyed it immensely as a kid walking to and from school and I continue to enjoy it to this day!