Falling for Fall in Shady Pines
Fall Is In The Air
This can’t be possible. It seems like Labor Day was just yesterday.
Now kids are back in school,
football is once again on TV, and warm clothing is popping up on racks everywhere you look.
Not only that, the days are getting shorter and Halloween candy already packs the store shevles. It’s only mid September people!
So what does all of this mean?
Don’t look now but the start of Fall is nearly upon us. Mark your calendar for September 22nd. This third season the year just happens to be a favorite in the small Southern town of Shady Pines.
Fun Facts to Share
Over at The Shady Pines Gazette News office,
editor Zulah Talmadge has received a special request. It seems the teachers at Shady Pines Elementary want her to write about some fun Fall facts that children would enjoy. Here’s what she discovered.
Fall and Autumn are the same season! Autumn is just the formal way of saying it. Fall is when the weather starts getting cooler, the leaves change and some animals search for food to store up for Winter.
Colors associated with this season are red, orange, yellow, brown and black. Do you wear those colors in Fall?
Cue Fall To Begin
Throughout history Fall begins on what’s known as the Autumnal Equinox. It’s a fancy way of saying that on the Equinox, the sun spends as much time above 
the hoizon as it does below. On that day (September 22) the sunrise and sunset are about 12 hours apart everywhere on the earth. The daylight hours are just a smidge longer.
Because this happens late in September, October is actually the first full month of Fall.
So when does Fall end? That happens on the Winter Soltice which is December 21st. That day is not only the start of Winter but it is the shortest day of the year becuse it has the least amount of daylight.
Believe me when I tell you it can get really cold here in Shady Pines in the Winter. Does that happen where you live? Wait. Before we get to all that, let’s get back to the season at hand.
Fun Fall Things To Do
For many Shady Pines families it’s become a tradition to take the children out to pick pumpkins and apples this time of year.
Besides carving pumpkins (sometimes for prizes) there are some wonderful recipes out there for pumpkin bread and apple cider. 
We found a recipe for pumpkin bread with walnuts that is really tasty. You can leave the nuts out if you or someone in your family is allergic.
HERE’S THE BANANA BREAD RECIPE. JUST CLICK
We mentioned clothing earlier. If your wardrobe could use a little fall overhaul this is the time to do it. Sweater weather is on its way.
You might want to stock up on warm hats, mittens, boots and galoshes. 
Yes even those big rubbery boots will come in handy. Kids can find so much to do on those rainy, puddle filled days.
One more thing to remember. 
With each new season comes another chance to think about ways to be kind to our family members, neighbors and friends. Of course, that shouldn’t be just a Fall thing. Here in Shady Pines we try to make it an everyday thing! Happy Fall y’all!!!
This is so exciting! Folks in Shady Pines are all a twitter about what’s going on in the skies above our town this week and even waaaay beyond that.
much of the matter of our bodies was created within the stars a really long time ago.
male deer, or bucks, are in full-growth mode during this time. According to 
Whatever you choose to call it, just remember to look up tomorrow night after sunset.
for is brewing off the coast.
Those rains are already soaking the coastal regions in the South.
track this storm system closely to make sure they can still go ahead with everything that’s supposed to happen on Monday.
straight lines as they form teams. 
Around 5 o’clock folks head down to Stonewall Park with their picnic baskets and coolers. A lot of our local business like Maggie’s Diner, Fred’s Corner Grocer and Cup ‘O Joe’s coffee shop donate food and drinks.
We’re all about that in Shady Pines.
of those booming explosions. Our small animals get scared, shiver with fear and look everywhere for a place to hide. If you know your neighbors have pets who respond negatively to fireworks, please be respectful.
Bottom line, in Shady Pines no matter what the weather or the holiday 
It’s here! The actual start of summer has arrived. But for many folks in Shady Pines Story Town, it’s felt like summer for weeks now. Temperatures this June and even before that, have been soaring into the high 90’s. The air often feels like it’s 100 degrees or more.
She heads downtown to Main Street to see what people are saying about this toasty start to the summer season.
she can pop into Maggie’s Diner where gosssip is served up right along with that day’s special sandwich, Zulah runs into Kim Dunworthy. Mail carrier Kim is coming out of Cup ‘O Joe’s coffee shop.
things I could carry at one time.”
People Are Talking
Be Careful In The Heat
celebrated nationwide on Sunday, June 19th.
It’s late in the game and Harold’s guys are two runs ahead of the other team. What’s so bad?
Harold’s wife, Edna,
is across the room lounging on the couch. She’s looking through recipes in her latest cooking magazine while listening to the ballgame. “What’s that dear?”
Harold turns the volume down on the TV. “What’s supposed to happen when your children are covered in fur? They’re not going to buy me a mower.”
room chased by a handsome Australian Shepherd dog. “Halley, you are such a pain. Give me my toy back!”
“I don’t see your name on it, Booo-mer-rang!”
Boomer points at the toy. “Well look at it, will ya!”
girl. But, please, play with your own toys.”
And they love you right back. Look at them.”
Edna joins him on the floor and hugs him. “Yes, and besides that, they may have something for you next Sunday that you’re not expecting.”
“Oh, please tell me it will not be crawling, slithering or flying through the house. You know how our daughter likes to surprise us!”