This is what the pecan trees look like here, at this time of year!
I grew up knowing that the pecan was the Texas state tree. Now I learn that "Texas designated the pecan as the official state health nut in 2001." LOL!
Texas is the largest producer of native pecans. There are over 1,000 varieties of pecans - many are named for Native American Indian tribes such as Cheyenne, Mohawk, Sioux, Choctaw and Shawnee. The pecan, because of its pure American heritage, is honored by having the month of April declared as National Pecan Month. Astronauts took pecans to the moon on two Apollo space missions.
The Autumnal Equinox has just come 'round again. I took a look back at our Friday Fives and noted that it always seems to make the Rev Gals and their Pals think of changes.
There is something so nostalgic about this time of year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. The nights grow cooler, crops are harvested, for some of us the leaves are beginning to change colors. The scent of smoke is in the air, pumpkins are in the stores (or on wagons, or in roadside stands for those of us in the country). I'm thinking of putting away my summer clothes and pulling out the sweaters. And I have a tub of Fall-themed items that my husband just lugged up from the basement. I'm looking for my scarecrow.
For this week, let's share some memories along with some hopes and expectations.
1. Share a Fall memory. When I was little I remember raking leaves and leaves and leaves with my Dad, one time before our family came over for Thanksgiving. We had HUGE oak trees all over the property, so there was a lot of raking!
2. Your favorite Fall clothes--(past or present)? I have a great sweater that sister Barbara gave me in high school. It's argyle diamonds of red white and blue on the back, and it has little sweaters knit all across the front! I call it The Sweater Sweater. It remains one of my favorites.
3. Share a campfire story, song, experience...etc. Campfires at Camp Allen - where I grew up doing summer camps.
4. What is your favorite thing about this time of year? The Not-Hotness!
5. What changes are you anticipating in your life, your church, family...whatever...as the season changes and winter approaches? Hmm. Ken really hates cold weather, so it's hard for him to get up and go out in it for his contracting work. I try to supply coffee and oatmeal to ease the transition from bed to not bed!
Bonus: What food says "AUTUMN" at your house? Recipes always appreciated.
Stews in the crock pot. No recipes to hand...maybe later.
