Pumpkin Spice

Posted on September 30, 2020 by vanbraman

We are finally in autumn and Pumpkin Spice items are starting to make an appearance on the shelves.

Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, Cheerios, Pumpkin, Oats, Cereal, FallDid you know that there are Pumpkin Spice Cheerios? I first saw these four years ago, and now they are are something to look forward to each year. I don’t eat too much cereal, but Cheerios were one of my favorites when I was a kid.

Little Debbies, Pumpkin Spice Rolls, Seasonal ItemsIn the bread aisle items like Pumpkin Spice Rolls are beginning to appear. This box was nicely decorated for fall with leaves and pumpkins.

Pumpkin Spice CupCakes, Hostess, Snack Cakes, Limited EditionI have not been going to different grocery stores this year, but I am sure that you are able to find Pumpkin Spice CupCakes on the shelves.

Pumpkin Spice Twinkies, Hostess Snack Cakes, TwinkiesI have also seen Pumpkin Spice Twinkies in the past.

Pumpkin Spice Snaps, Seasonal FoodsAlso Pumpkin Spice Snaps, with ginger of course.

What interesting Pumpkin Spice items have you seen?

Steven

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on September 29, 2020 by vanbraman

It is now autumn and time for the leaves to start changing color and fall from the trees.

I was inspired to post pictures of leaves tonight after seeing a post on Instagram earlier today.

Last leaves, fall, Platte City, Hiking TrailHere are some of the last remaining leaves on a tree in Platte City, Missouri. This was taken during the Thanksgiving holiday a couple years ago.Yellow Leaves, Fall Color, Jena, GermanyHere are some colorful leaves by our office in Jena, Germany.

Fall Leaves, San Ramon, Fall Color, Autumn, Red and Yellow leavesI took this picture some years ago while attending a team building event in San Ramon, California. I really like the dense layer of leaves on the sidewalk.

Beautiful Red Fall Leaves from Crawfordsville, Indiana - Lew Wallace Study MuseumThis picture of beautiful orange-red leaves was taken on the steps of the Lew Wallace Study Museum in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Do you know what blockbuster movie was based off of a book written by Lew Wallace?

Fall Color - Red Leaves - Fall Foliage - World Series - Red Sox and Cardinals - TorontoI will end with a picture of two maple leaves on a sidewalk in Toronto, Canada. I really like the one on the right since it has more detail.

I hope that we have a nice color change here this year.

Steven

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