What's Not To Like About October?

Unless you lived through the stock market crash of '29 there aren't too many bad things you can say about the month of October. My goodness America was discovered in October. Sure we've all lost loved ones in this month and had other personal tragedies but overall what's not to like?

.....Around here it is almost never too hot or too cold. It is rare that there is a devistating force of nature.

.....The sky is some kind of brilliant shade of blue. The Harvest Moon can take your breath away.

.....Summer flowers still are hanging in and you can add some colorful mums for unbelievably low prices. Did I mention the vivid color of the trees?

.....All your favorite TV shows are back on a weekly basis.

.....October is the time of the World Series and, of course, there is football.

.....There is always something to do in October. Weekends host festivals of craftsmen and their wares. There is a Fair in almost every town. If you are not attending a sporting event you have ample opportunity to participate in a road race or a bike ride.

.....Until the last day of the month there is not a holiday or disruption in the work week and sometimes this is good.

.....No heating or AC needed so there is a boost to your budget.

.....You have a month to get in shape before the eating binge that begins on Halloween and ends two months later.

.....You can decorate for the season by buying inexpensive pumpkins or ghourds.

Interesting October facts:

January starts of the same day of the week as October, but no other month starts the same day of the week as October in leap years.

October's birthstone is the Opal. The Opal was thought to have the power to predict illness and supposedly the Opal will crack if worn by someone who is not born in October.

October is the major month of awareness and causes:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

National Downs Syndrome Awareness Month

National Dental Hygiene Month

National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender History Month

World Blindness Awareness Month

Free Though Day - October 12th

Apple Day - October 21st

Again, what's not to like about October?