I don’t know when Fall officially begins and I’m far too lazy to google it. But what I do know is that you can buy your cat some devil ears for his Halloween costume at Target and order a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks, so it must be Fall. Yes, I base season beginnings on store offerings versus actual official dates chosen by God or some scientist. Or worse — a politician. 😀 It’s not completely my fault either. LA is fairly season-less. I mean in Minnesota you knew it was winter when it was 80 below and a whiteout.
My plan to consistently blog in August fell apart but it’s cool. It’s all cool. But, once again, I hope to be more consistent this month because I do have things to say. I just don’t always have the ambition to write!
My Fall Anticipation List
Beyond cooler temperatures, here are a few things I’m looking forward to this Fall.
1. Movies I Can’t Wait To See
Fall movies tend to be more Oscar bait, which generally isn’t my jam. The movies I am most interested in seeing don’t come out until November but I still consider that Fall. Again, who knows when winter really starts? 😉
We Will Rock You … Bohemian Rhapsody
Seriously, I forgot all the amazing songs from Queen until I put the This is Queen playlist in heavy rotation on Spotify. I absolutely cannot wait until their movie comes out.
And yes, Freddie Mercury really was a huge cat fan.
Look at ‘Dem Guns … Creed 2
I am not a boxing fan. I’ve only seen one Rocky movie but I loved Creed. It’s actually really good … and you know … Michael B. Jordan. And his guns.
No, I’m not drooling; you’re drooling. Okay, we both drooling. Screw turkey, my ass is gonna be at the movies this Thanksgiving drooling over him instead of stuffing. Seems healthier too.
2. Books I Can’t Wait to Read
Assuming that my reading mojo returns. Seriously, it’s lost and I want it back. But I have a few books on my radar that I hope will help my love of reading return. First up is Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb: Some refer to it as SVU in the future, which isn’t 100% accurate but close enough. Becoming by Michelle Obama: I’m generally not a huge memoir fan but I’m definitely making an exception for her. Cook Like a Pro by Ina Garten: It’s my dream to cook with her. She’ll say “How easy was that?” and I’ll say “So easy, Ina. So easy.” I have simple dreams, people.
3. TV Shows I Want to Watch
Sadly, nothing really has caught my eye this Fall, so instead I’m gonna mention two shows that I loved this summer and highly recommend.
Strike a …. Pose
I’m not a huge Ryan Murphy fan so I blew off Pose initially but it is so good. Sometimes with shows that seem specific to a niche (LGBTQIA), I feel unsure whether I should watch. Like it’s not meant for me but of course it is. We are all human beings connected by our hopes and dreams, regardless of sexual orientation. This is a really good show. Give it a chance, please.
Just Say Yes to … Snowfall
I find it deeply ironic that in the 80s when Nancy Reagan was telling us to “Just say no” to drugs that the CIA was selling cocaine to finance war. This show can be a bit of a slow burn but I am mesmerized by it. I actually started watching the second season without watching the first season, which wasn’t an issue.
I’m not sure what it says about me that all the shows I want to watch/recommend are focused on marginalized voices and communities but their stories deserve to be told. And are seriously good too.
4. Fall Food I Can’t Wait to Devour
You know me: Food is what I think about most. Well, second. I think of cats first.
Everything Apple is Going in My Tummy
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, I’m going to be super healthy this Fall. I’m already looking forward to apple crisp with salted caramel sauce, caramel apple cider, slow cooker apple butter, pork tenderloin with apples and onions and apple kale salad with chicken.
Tis the Season for Pumpkin
So I’m not a huge pumpkin fan but there are a few dishes that I do love that involve the great pumpkin. I’m looking forward to noshing on Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Filling, Pumpkin Chickpea Curry (sounds weird, I know, but so delicious!) and Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Latte (I use the leftovers to make awesome french toast).
5. I’m Going Back to Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota
My Grandma turns 90 this Fall. That’s right. The big 9-0. So it’s a thing. A big deal. And I don’t mind going back to Minnesota in the Fall because it’s cooler, the leaves are pretty and fingers crossed I’ll be able to snag some good tomatoes from my Mom’s garden.
So what are you looking forward to this Fall?
Tanya
YES to the apple everything…I mean it’s fall, right? Lol. You gave me some ideas on what to watch too. I don’t watch a lot of tv, but these all look really good!
I’m so excited to go apple crazy, although I did notice that all my apple goals are desserts, which I should probably avoid but won’t. 😀 I don’t watch much TV these days either but I really enjoyed those shows, hope you do too!
Ahhh – so glad you get to celebrate it up with your grandmother. 90? That’s fantastic. Enjoy the beautiful fall season on your trip!
I love Michelle Obama so I’m looking forward to her memoir as well!
I am all about the apple too – Apple pie is like my favorite dessert!!! We live near an apple orchard to & I LOVE going there during the fall – they have so many delicious apple creations!
Both my Grandma and Grandpa have made it to 90, which is so amazing. And considering everything, are in pretty good health too. I can’t wait to read Michelle’s memoir. I’m sure the hold list will be mammoth! My parents have a couple of apple trees so we always have plenty of apples, like a freezer full, which is so nice!
I also can’t wait to see the Queen biopic AND A Star is Born. I think that looks really good. As far as TV, I just finished Jack Ryan on AP and there is a show called The First starring Sean Penn, which looks really interesting! And yes, apple and pumpkin everything…except lattes. For some reason it’s just too freaking sticky sweet for me.
I have to admit this but I have never seen A Star is Born and I know there have been multiple iterations of it. The previews actually look pretty good so I may have to check it out. How was Jack Ryan? LOL about the lattes because I am not a huge pumpkin fan but I actually like pumpkin spice lattes.
I looove using apple in recipes and drinking yummy apple drinks!
Bohemian Rhapsody looks SO good!
Yay for a trip home! Soak in those traditional fall things while you’re there!
Bohemian Rhapsody looks fantastic. It just gives me chills hearing all those great songs. My trip will be short, unfortunately, but I’m definitely going to enjoy everything Fall-ish while I’m there.
oooh sign me up for Michelle Obama’s book! and i’m sure i will read leverage in death in like 27 years. i’m currently up to book 5 or 6 in that series. howwwwww do they keep it interesting and awesome for 40 something books? guess i’ll find out. also give me everything apple and devil ears for my cats.
LOL! I just love the In Death books but I also started reading them a long time ago so it wasn’t so daunting either. 😀 Max does not like his devil ears, although I find them hilarious and appropriate.
Queen has been on rotation since forever! His voice is so freaking incredible.
I’m also looking forward to all the fall things – stews, soups, apple in everything.
His voice really was amazing and it’s such a shame we lost him so early. I’m really ready for a good, hearty stew too. So yummy!
Yes, apple and pumpkin EVERYTHING!!!
Have fun in Minnesota! It must be so beautiful there in the fall 🙂
I know how you love your pumpkin coffee drinks! 😀 I’m hoping that I hit it at the right time so the leaves are so pretty. And I still get tomatoes from my Mom’s garden.