Dealing with Autumn

I've always enjoyed the autumn. In fact, I'd say it's probably my favorite season. But I can also certainly understand when someone says they dread this time of year. Let's be honest – the days are short, the trees are leafless, and the snow is coming... So if you are just such a person who despairs at the end of summer, don't worry. Today, I have a few ideas that should lift your spirits despite the changing seasons.

• Make a summer room in your house. Simply truck in some sand, fill a kiddie pool with water, and get lots of bright lights to disperse throughout the room. Then, when the cold weather starts to get to you, simply put on your bathing suit and head into the summer room to enjoy a brief vacation at your very own personal beach.
  
  
• Dig out the Christmas decorations. Sure Christmas is still a couple of months away, but it is a rather joyous time of year, now isn't it?
  
  
• If the kids are always in the house now and driving you crazy, grease up a little piglet and let it loose in the backyard. That'll get the kids out of the house for a few hours.
  
  
• Take up a new hobby. I hear toe fuzz collecting is quite fun...

I hope these suggestions help. And enjoy the autumn... if you can.