The Noblest of Fruits

             Good afternoon happy readers! I decided that today we would take a little break from my games and I would write something completely different. Don’t fret though; I will absolutely reveal this week’s themes soon. Today, however, I would like to talk about something different. First, let me say that it is a beautiful day outside. It is almost perfect in fact. Upon waking up this morning, earlier than usual I might add, I ventured out to run some errands. When I walked out my door, a glorious cool breeze hit me and I was in heaven. The weather is just chilly enough for me to wear a sweatshirt. I was so excited! I say that it was almost perfect because once you step into the sun, it gets a little warm. I am all for the warmth of the sun, but with a sweatshirt it was actually a little hot. Thus the weather is not 100% perfect. However, I take today’s weather as a sign that fall is closer. This is a fact that thrills me to no end. I bought myself a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks (a rare treat for me), and enjoyed the cool air. Now normally I prefer Dunkin Donuts to Starbucks and the pumpkin flavored treats are no different. Dunkin Donuts pumpkin coffee is cheaper and tastes better. Yet today Starbucks was on my way, so I decided to change things up. I am so excited for fall and among other things, I’m planning what desserts I am going to make. Yesterday at the produce store, there were a bunch of barrels of apples. Autumn is the start of apple season, so the store stocked up on multiple kinds. It almost made me giddy. I immediately started thinking of apple pies, apple crisp, apple muffins, apple cider, apple donuts, and more. I know that I talk about pumpkin a lot, but don’t let my love of pumpkins fool you. I love apples just as much; the vibrant colors, the crispness, the juiciness, etc. They are delicious fruits that can be eaten year round but are best in the fall. I remember going apple picking as a kid. We used to climb the trees to get the better ones on top. It was so much fun, and a good memory. A fun fact about apples is that they are thought to be the fruit of knowledge. Although it is not specified in the bible, many Christian scholars believe the fruit of the forbidden tree to have been an apple. Thus, a man’s Adam’s apple was named after a notion that the forbidden fruit stuck in Adam’s throat. The Pagans also revere the apple as a fruit of knowledge. It is said to hold a pentacle in its heart. This is something you can actually see for yourself. If you cut an apple in half around the middle, the center does make a star. Because it is in the center of the circular apple, it can be considered a pentacle. These are both interesting little tidbits, and merely add to the appeal of the apple. You can imagine, therefore, why I am so excited about fall. Apples are, of course, just one reason why I love this season. I won’t ramble about my love of autumn in just one post. It is a season that lasts a few months, so I promise I will tell you more about my love of it as it goes along. Especially once October starts since that is my favorite month. So for now, I bid you adieu. Go and enjoy a delicious apple, and think of me. 

        

                
Credit note... The title is from Henry David Thorough's Wild Apples