“Fall is Here!”
Ever since I was young that phrase has given me a special delight. Growing up in a ‘sweater weather’ state my mom (and perhaps also Mother Nature) made the annual announcement, and for us kids it meant it was time for the half yearly closet-rotation, snow-tire rotation and football game tailgates…usually in that order. Back-to-school had rolled naturally into ‘fun with friends’, no matter the weather.
I continued the “FIH” tradition with my children early in their lives. But in California the statement is received quite differently. It conjures notions of football, yes, but more importantly less pool-time, close-toed shoes and possibly even long pants. My adult children, now living in all parts of the USA race to make the statement (rule 1 – it must, in fact, be true in your locale). So far New York usually wins, with Colorado a close second. I’m confident this tradition will carry on for another generation.
This time of year my sentimental side always returns to memories of fall parties, whether school or church fund-raisers, backyard Halloween gatherings with gremlins, intimate dinners with neighbors or the grand-daddy of them all, thanksgiving. Good times, with good food, a heated conversation here and there and of course, memorable music.
No matter what fall means to you, put a party in it. Big or small, we’ve all learned that indeed ‘sharing IS caring’ and we need a little more love and less judgment these days! Whether you’re already contemplating Christmas or still thinking about a good tailgate or wicked-fun Halloween, spread some joy with friends or family. Make the world – or just your home – a happier place.
Oh yes, and don’t forget the music! That’s where I come in! Book now for holiday gatherings. 
