The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

I have a friend who hates the weather every time the temperature falls below 70 degrees. It’s a small wonder he’s lived in Iowa his whole life.

Summer is the only season he enjoys. He’s wrong, of course, because fall is the best time of the year.

I can’t find a single fault with autumn’s charm. The trees are shedding their colorful foliage, front porches are decked out in pumpkins and other decor, and the weather is perfect. Like any sane individual, I enjoy stepping outside and not needing a shower after two minutes because of the humidity.

My absolute favorite thing about fall,...