It’s pumpkin time! They are ready for picking up in stores, at local markets and in gardens. Yards, porches and homes have fake or real pumpkins on display, adding to the fall spirit. There are the usual real pumpkins, or pumpkins made out of fabric, painted on wood, plastic pumpkins and paper pumpkins. There are pumpkins designed and implemented into quilts, table clothes, pillow covers, wall hangings and wreaths.

For me, it’s the time for a delicious pumpkin spice latte and pumpkin spice creamer to add to my morning cup of coffee.

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