False Hopes

I absolutely love the fall!! It's such a fun season! I love the warm sweaters, football games, pumpkin carving, leaves changing colors, the crisp cool air, the smell of hot apple cider, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, costumes, decorations, trick-or-treaters, and yummy treats! Whenever this wonderful season approaches, I always think of Linus from the Peanuts Gang. It always bothered me that he spent every Halloween night waiting for the Great Pumpkin instead of trick-or-treating, and yet the Great Pumpkin never came. His friends always criticized him for believing in that sort of stuff, but Linus never gave up hope. He remained optimistic despite all odds. He always knew the Great Pumpkin was going to bring candy and toys for all the little children. Some may say Linus had unrealistic expectations. But I always had a small kindle of hope that the Great Pumpkin was going to come just for him. Linus is my favorite character in the Peanuts Gang because he always remained positive and looked on the bright side of things. During the fall season I try to be like Linus, because winter is right around the corner...and I am not looking forward to bitter cold months ahead!