I think autumn is my favorite time of year. After a hot summer, almost nothing beats a
crisp cool day. It is especially
difficult to work a desk job when I know what is waiting for me outside. I love watching college football on a
Saturday morning, the changing colors of the leaves, the first smell of wood
burning in a fireplace, Halloween, Thanksgiving, pulling my sweatshirts out
from storage, I could go on forever. I
just love fall. I even think people are
nicer this time of year. Leora (our
office administrator) and I try to go for short downtown walks throughout the
day and I have noticed lately that people genuinely seem happier. If you are having a bad day, go for a walk
downtown, it is good for the soul. It
may seem as if I am rambling without a true direction, and I will admit, when I
started writing that was the case.
However, after I started listing all of the things that make me happy
about this time of year I noticed that I was sitting in my office feeling
relaxed with a smile on my face. It is
important to stop and appreciate the things that bring you joy every now and
then. Try to take five minutes and let
yourself enjoy the moment. So often we
are in a hurry we end up missing the little things that make us happy, they get
lost in the everyday bustle. With all of
this being said, I challenge you to take some time to sit down and relax. Reflect on a happy memory and let yourself
absorb the little things. Is autumn your
favorite season? I would love to hear your favorite things, send me an email or
picture, sarah.latham@ag.tamu.edu and I will add it to my Fall Favorites blog
post.
In addition to my morning reflection, I would like to
mention two upcoming events of the Extension office, our annual pecan sale and
annual holiday program. Please read
below for additional information.
PECAN SALE! The 2016 Pecan Sale has begun. Place your order today! All orders must be received by the Extension
office by October 14th and orders will be available for pick up before
Thanksgiving. Halves and pieces are
available in one, three and five pound boxes.
To order, please call (903) 455-9885 or stop by the Hunt County
Extension office, 2217 Washington Street, Greenville, TX 75401.
MAKING MEMORIES, the annual holiday program, is scheduled
for Friday, November 4th at the Ben E. Keith Community Room in Commerce. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. FCS agents from area counties will
demonstrate a variety of different ideas to help make your holidays
joyful. Holiday craft and gift ideas
will be presented and you will receive a booklet including information on each
item. Tickets are available for purchase
at the Hunt County Extension office, 2217 Washington Street, Greenville, TX
75401. Tickets are $5.00 each and tickets are limited. Registration fee includes morning
refreshments and the holiday idea booklet.
If you are interested in paying over the phone using an electronic
payment, please call (903) 455-9885.
As always, if you have questions, concerns, or just want to
chat, please feel free to come by the Hunt County AgriLife Extension office,
2217 Washington Street, Greenville, Texas, 75401, call (903) 455-9885, or email
Sarah.Latham@ag.tamu.edu.
