Wednesday, October 22, 2008

TIS THE SEASON.......

Illustration by Izak Zenou

......And I am not talking about the Holidays, just yet. I am talking about the "Season" here in South Florida, which is just beginning. Since we don't have beautiful turning leaves, cider mills or crisp nights, we are enjoying what we DO have. Temperatures below 85, stone crab season, a chance to wear a sweater (maybe!), the prospect of a beautiful Winter and the narrow escape from serious hurricane damage this year. Some year-round Floridians dread the season and love to complain about all the added traffic, crowds and snowbirds, but for me, it's a good thing. I look forward to the added liveliness, less humidity, Christmas lights on palm trees and never waking up to a cold and bleak landscape! The months between October and April are when year-round Floridians receive payoff for the steamy Summers (which I don't even mind). Here's to payoff season!
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20 comments:

  1. LeciawpOctober 22, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    What a vibrant, uplifting image! Cheers to your payoff season!

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  2. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks, Lecia! I hope you are doing well!

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  3. Topsy TurvyOctober 22, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Hear! Hear! We can now actually sit outdoors in the mornings or evenings with tea and the newspaper.

    -Lana

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  4. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Yes, Lana! Isn't it wonderful to be able to really enjoy being outside?

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  5. SimplyGroveOctober 22, 2008 at 1:33 PM

    Sounds lovely!!!

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  6. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    Hi Kirsten! It's great to step outside and not feel like it's a sauna anymore!LOL

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  7. rebeccaOctober 22, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    I love that illustration. Is he the one who does the Lilly cookbooks? LOVE it!

    Sounds like a great time of year! I'm a bit jealous! Oh, ok, I'm a LOT jealous.

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  8. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 5:42 PM

    Becca~ Yes, he is! Good eye!
    Yeah, very nice here now, but I would trade Summers with you!

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  9. Brilliant AsylumOctober 22, 2008 at 5:56 PM

    The "Season" sounds pretty good to me. It will sound even better after a couple of months of winter "up north" in Georgia.

    Enjoy!

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  10. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 6:34 PM

    Hello Brilliant! Yeah, I lived in Atlanta for 19 years and, contrary to what most people think, the winters in Georgia can be pretty cold and bleak. You will just have to get away to FL... ;>)

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  11. Ivy LaneOctober 22, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    I am so jealous! I woke up and stepped out this morning to a chilly 39 degrees!!! Have a great "pay off season"!!!

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  12. annechovieOctober 22, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Aw, Ivy! I feel your pain - I used to wear socks to bed in the winter before I moved to FL. Brrrr

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  13. KarenaOctober 23, 2008 at 12:44 AM

    Definitely getting cooler and into the Autumn here in Kansas City.Today was rainy, painting class tonight brightened things up though!

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  14. annechovieOctober 23, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Sounds nice, Karena! Painting can often chipper me up!

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  15. Claude RichardOctober 23, 2008 at 3:00 PM

    Nice blog and topics !

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  16. annechovieOctober 23, 2008 at 3:10 PM

    Thanks, Crescendo!

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  17. 72 and sunnyOctober 24, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    LOVE this one

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  18. annechovieOctober 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    Yeah, Megan, I, too, love all Izak's work.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 28, 2008 at 6:35 PM

    Amen to Florida winters. This morning was gorgeous!

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  20. annechovieOctober 28, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Wow, Lorrie, wasn't it? Amazing...

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