I cannot drink Pumpkin Lattes but love when a crumb of pumpkin bread falls to the ground. The turning of the season brings me many different feelings. There is a sadness that summer is ending because I love to lie in the sun and go on long hot walks, but Fall is my favorite because of the air and leaves. Alright, I will confess I have an obsession. I LOVE fall leaves. They are pretty to look at, but that is not the reason. I LOVE to pee on them and stick my nose in them, not necessarily in that order. There is something about fall leaves that makes me happy. Toward the end of October, when brown leaves are on the ground, Tom will ensure I get time to nestle in them. Brown leaves are my absolute favorite.

It all goes back to my puppy days, I am sure. No one has ever found out where I was before the horrible Dog shelter I was found in eleven years ago. I think I blocked out those first few years from my memory. Sometimes that's what you have to do to survive. But Tom is pretty sure from what they did find out about my history, I was probably raised on a farm with cats because I am not a fan of other dogs, but I like cats. I love the outdoors, feel comfortable around barns, and of course, found residence in the town of Middleburg. Cats and People are the easiest animals to be around for me. Dogs give me anxiety. My Vet has diagnosed me with anxiety, but they have not come out with a medication that works for dogs. Maybe I should try Music Therapy. Get it? I'm funny. Tom, my human, is a Music Therapist.

Anyways, I digress.

I love Fall because that sense of change in the air, the anticipation of holidays, and the crispness of the outside reminds me of memories. I think Fall air is what memories feel like. As a dog, I also love Fall because people and animals like to cuddle closer, and Tom has warm blankets all over the house and sometimes puts a fire in the fireplace. And last, I love Fall because Tom loves Fall. A dog is happy when their human is happy. Tom goes a little overboard with the decorations but also enjoys the season change and does everything he can to celebrate. You should smell our house. Pumpkin candles, Gingerbread in the oven, Cinnamon sticks and oranges in boiling water, Hot Chocolate, and Halloween décor. He's gotten better throughout the years. Not being so Fall-obsessed. He used to bring out his "Fall" decorations during September. Now he waits for October 1st. I am proud of him. Oh, and also, we do a Fall Coat drive. Drop off a new or slightly used coat at our Snoopy house in our yard starting October 1st. I hope you all have a great Fall season and try peeing in the leaves. I am telling you, there is nothing like it.