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Delray Beach- What Fall?

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Delray Beach- What Fall?

Many of the posts I read this week talked about Fall popping it’s head out from the heat and humidity of summer.  I saw absolutely stunning pictures of trees with warm orange leaves on them.  I don’t care how much you enjoy our Florida weather, you’d have to be pretty cold-blooded not to love the beautiful colors that Fall has to offer those who are lucky enough to live up north.

Delray Beach in the fall

Don’t misunderstand, I love living in Florida!  We have our own Fall weather...sort of. Our high temperatures are in the mid 80s; ten degrees cooler than our summer highs!  

 

Florida lizard florida lizard

I have no idea what this lizard is called, but it was about a foot long.

 It scared the bejabbers out of me!
Come on Donald Urschalitz  what is it?

 

"A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just."    Pope Francis


the beach in delray

I watched the arrival of Pope Francis as well as his address to Congress. Though I’m not expert on Catholicism or the Pope, I like what he has to say and how he loves being with the people.  

I’ve included quotes from His Holiness that I thought you might like to carry with you into the weekend

 

 

"Money has to serve, not to rule."  Pope Francis

whimsy

A whimsical garden for your weekend!

 

"Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason. "  

Pope Francis

 

Wishing you a spiritual weekend!

delray beach

 

 


 

 

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Comments(41)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

Ah, we do get some autumnal signs, liquid amber trees, Japanese maples, etc.  We are having a warm humid stint here.  What is that lizard...love its color.  A

Sep 26, 2015 03:23 AM
Kathy Streib

Alexandra- in all my years of living here, this was the first time I've seen one like that.  I'm pretty sure it's common but I have no idea what it is. 

Sep 26, 2015 06:10 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Thank you for the pictures, the quotes, and the peek into your weather!

Sep 26, 2015 03:30 AM
Kathy Streib

Hi Kat- It's in December through March that people want to be here!!

Sep 26, 2015 06:12 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Kathy - Nope. I'm supposed to feel sorry for you because you don't have fall. But in a couple of months, I know you're going to be back to taunting the rest of us as we're buried in snow and slush. Nice try.

Sep 26, 2015 04:20 AM
Kathy Streib

Who me?  Oh yes, those pics will be heading your way!!!

Sep 26, 2015 06:13 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

That green lizard is absolutely gorgeous Kathy - I could see a chair the exact same color.  Lucky you - while you don't get the colors, you do get the wildlife all year round!

Sep 26, 2015 05:42 AM
Kathy Streib

Joanna- I love that green as well!  I wanted to get closer to photograph it but I am not a fan of any creepy crawly things. 

Sep 26, 2015 06:14 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Kathy,  scared the 'bejabbers' out of you?  Now that is serious!  Where you may not have the turning leaves you have incredible sunsets.  Always the scales to keep things even.  Make it a great weekend.  Mark

Sep 26, 2015 05:50 AM
Kathy Streib

Oh yes, Mark Don... it's always a trade-off.  I have been known to scream at the sight of a snake.  Sad, isn't it. 

Sep 26, 2015 06:15 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

We have football and crisp evenings, but warm days and very green

Sep 26, 2015 06:44 AM
Kathy Streib

Tammy-I saw somewhere on FB today that it was 40 degrees up in VT last night. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:46 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

We don't have a lot of seasonal changes in the landscapes either, so I always appreciate visiting other places that do, such beauty all around!

Sep 26, 2015 07:04 AM
Kathy Streib

Brian- Fall and Spring have to be the most colorful seasons!

Sep 27, 2015 09:46 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy Fall has arrived here temperature wise, but the trees have not really started to turn yet.  This reminds me I need to start my Progression of Fall Colors series.

Sep 26, 2015 08:18 AM
Kathy Streib

George- I hope you do, because I remember those and love seeing the progression. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:47 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

80 sounds fallish . . . falling from 90+ 

We're having a delightful fall weather day here in Portland Metro.  

Sep 26, 2015 09:05 AM
Kathy Streib

I love it when you walk out in the morning and the air is a bit crisp!

Sep 27, 2015 09:49 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Kathy, Fall has arrived here quickly.  Not much leaf color change, yet when I look out the window there are a lot of leaves now on my grass.  Getting rid of them is NOT my favorite chore!  Bill

Sep 26, 2015 09:41 AM
Kathy Streib

Bill- we don't really have the issue with leaves.  Once in awhile someone might get beaned by a falling coconut though. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:50 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Love the photos Kathy, thanks for your excellent blog too.

Sep 26, 2015 11:14 AM
Kathy Streib

Noah- thank you and I love the pic of your mom in your post. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:50 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kathy

Thanks for sharing the quotes . . . .

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Sep 26, 2015 11:24 AM
Kathy Streib

Lou- thank you.  The temps were ok this week but the humidity was still there. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:51 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

The best part of fall is the cooler mornings and warm afternoons. The crispness in the air is so refreshing. Love it!

Sep 26, 2015 12:32 PM
Kathy Streib

Debbie- I think my ideal temps would be in the 75 to 85 degree mark. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:52 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Your fall is  more like our summer...rare in summer in recent years to ever go above 90's and that works for me.

Sep 26, 2015 08:55 PM
Kathy Streib

I think this was the hottest summer here. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:52 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I know the calendar says it is Fall, but we are staill hovering in the 90's.  I am ready for some cooler weather.  The leaves are starting to turn.

Sep 26, 2015 11:57 PM
Kathy Streib

Joan- in Colorado?  wow!

Sep 27, 2015 09:54 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I love those photos Kathy Streib ....The beach is a great place to be!

Have a great week!

Sep 27, 2015 06:30 AM
Kathy Streib

Rob- I do love going to the beach, even if only to drive by it. 

Sep 27, 2015 09:55 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy no sign of Autumn here in Los Angeles... we had another hot and humid day... 90+degrees with Humidity... Endre

Sep 27, 2015 02:18 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Kathy, I can't deny how much I love the fall colors and a bit of a drop in the temperatures but that's about it and for that we have what's called "travel". That is one huge but beautiful lizard, great shot!

Sep 28, 2015 07:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your quote selections and your photographs.

Sep 29, 2015 07:04 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Fall is my very favorite time of year and if I do decide (and probably will at some point) to move south, I will return home here to New England for the fall months!

Sep 29, 2015 07:16 AM