With tongue in cheek I am posting the above title with a little smirk, to draw attention to so many of you bloggers who are Indian and whose writing I admire. I hope you read this! ;)
Not only do I love your writing styles with superb choices of words, but I also love autumn, more notably Indian summer. Some of you may not have heard that term as you probably don't experience it in your part of the world. Let me briefly explain:
Indian summer occurs in the fall, also known as autumn. Autumn usually starts on or around September 21st where the length of day and night are equal. (See my blog posting, Tantalizing Tuesday: Tree Days: http://xpressyouressence.blogspot.ca/2014/09/tantalizing-tuesday-tree-days.html.)
According to Wikipedia, "Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn in the Northern Hemisphere" and "...weather conditions that are sunny and clear with above normal, occurring late-September to mid-November."
This is what I experienced this weekend, notably today where it was actually hot late afternoon. I was wearing a sleeveless top!
Apparently, warmer than usual temperatures and drier than normal conditions are expected this season, due to El Nino (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Ni%C3%B1o).
I bring this up for several reasons:
Firstly, I find a lot of people recently near the end of August complaining that "summer is over" with a glum face. I then remind them that autumn isn't until September (and then state the day after I note it from the calendar). This year is occurred on September 23rd for example.
Secondly. I recall vividly that the past two years have been extremely pleasant during Thanksgiving weekend which is celebrated the second weekend of October; read here for a short detailed desription: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving. Two years ago, it was actually HOT and sunny the entire long weekend with the following day, returning to work on Monday bringing cold, wet weather: rain! Last year, it was warm (not so hot, but very pleasant) with sun again that weekend.
Thirdly, it is predicted that at least for Vancouver, BC and area, we will experience unseasonably drier weather. (The rainy season usually starts as early as September.),
Is this occurring due to climate change? If so, what actions can you take individually and collectively?
I'm one who far prefers autumn (and the Indian Summer weather) to summer because the warmth doesn't have the nasty humidity that comes along with the summer heat. I can enjoy the warm days without sweating badly, and the trees are absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteThe latest estimate is that my area of the continent (New England) will have a snowy winter this year, but temperatures may be a bit more mild. That works just fine for me!
Here via the UBC. Have a lovely rest of your Sunday.
- Melissa
http://www.measi.net/measiblog/
Yes, I can understand with the humidity in the summer why autumn and Indian summer is preferable. As long as you don't mind the snow, then good for you! By the way Measi, UBC stands for "University of British Columbia" (in Vancouver, BC) as well as "Ultra Blog Challenge" and "Ultimate Blog Challenge" which is usually why I spell them out! ;) <3
DeleteYou said it right! It is indeed the extended summer out here in India :(
ReplyDeleteAh, but I was speaking of 'Indian summer' here in Vancouver BC area! ;) It is a figure of speech I think, not meaning the summer in India! <3
DeleteEllly, I adore the tree wrapped in wool! It is just so sweet! We see a lot of trees covered in cloth - for religious purposes in India as these trees are worshipped. :D You had my heart with this post! I imagined your mischievous smile as you wrote this! Love to you!
ReplyDeleteYes Vidya, I think you may be right about the mischievous smile when I typed the title and posted the tree with the knit wool wrapped around it! ;) For Indian summer, the trees are usually in scarlets, oranges, and yellows and require no wool! ;) I love that trees are worshipped in India! I wish they were here...well, I suppose they kinda are by 'tree worshippers' - people who love and do their best to protect trees from being chopped down. <3
DeleteI'm not sure people will feel the same way about an Indian summer once they experience our 45 degrees centigrade, Elly! :)
ReplyDeleteWe don't experience those kinds of temperatures here with Indian summer Corinne. I was speaking of Indian summers here in my part of the world! ;) <3
DeleteElly. Indian summers are bad. Too hot and warm. The pictures are really nice ..
ReplyDeleteCynthia, are you referring to summer in India? I am referring to an unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn known as Indian summer. It is pleasant, usually warm, not hot! ;) I'm glad you like the pics...I like them too! ;) <3
DeleteThat woolly tree is adorable :D Just like you, Elly. But you knew that already, didn't you? I love Autumn, actually. Such a pleasant rush of colours :)
ReplyDeleteHow do I respond to that Shailaja!? Thanks, the tree sure is cute! ;) A landscape of trees in the fall would capture the beauty and essence of autumn colours. It is such a lovely sight to behold. <3
DeleteNo Indian Summers down here, unfortunately. Although I do wonder what you would call it when we get high temperatures and sunny skies through most of our winter?
ReplyDeleteToo bad you don't experience them as they're lovely. Good question...Indian autumn? ;) <
DeleteElly how much I wish that the 'Indian Summer' you are referring to, would be a reality in India. Here it is very bad.The mercury touching 45.0 C .It is miserable here.
ReplyDeleteYes, regarding one of the previous remarks above, at least two people thought I was speaking about the summers in India. That is why I bolded "Northern Hemisphere" and "don't" as in you probably don't experience that (in certain parts of the world). Too bad Usha. You'll have to visit this part of the world then this time of year: it's lovely! :) <3
DeleteI guess we can all do with seasonal changes....the weather seems less dreary that way!! I can see why you enjoy the Indian summer....it is a welcome break from the cold!
ReplyDeleteYes, seasonal changes can be nice depending where you live. And yes, a welcome break from the cold, wet rainy season! ;) <3
DeleteLove the seasonal changes that autumn brings including indian summer. I will take any kind of summer!
ReplyDeleteYes it is a lovely season Kathy. :) <3
DeleteAhh you caught my attention Elly :) True all around India Autumn is mostly warm....It's like an extension of summer...But I grew up in a hill station where in autumn the temperature started to drop and everything seemed brighter , all coloured in orange & golden hues... But yes now due to climate change I hear even the hill stations are getting warmer...
ReplyDeleteI don't know what we can do..The only things that come to my mind are planing more trees and saving water...
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Ah, I didn't know India experienced autumn...interesting. I like your ideas, especially planting more trees as I love trees, though conserving water is a great idea too. Thanks for sharing Nabanita! :) <3
DeleteHi Elly. I love the pics of the trees in autumn. One seemingly wrapped up against the cold and the maple defying the weather and standing tall and proud. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe've segued into a chilly Autumn from what has been an extended summer. I'm enjoying watching the changing colours here.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
Thanks ovengoodies. Have a wonderful autumn! :) <3
DeleteI didn't know that Indian summer was that famous :P Nice to know more about it :)
ReplyDeleteYes Sulekkha, can you blame people for not wanting to with the stigma about mental health? And unfortunately there is a lot of depression occurring even in children as you say...a sad situation (pardon the pun). <3
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