The Signs as Things Ithacans Start Doing as It Gets Cold
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21):
Break out the Carhartts. Everything! Hats, pants, jackets; Ithaca has got ‘em all.
Sagittarius (Nov 22 – Dec 21):
Tearfully tuck your flax clothing in the back of the closet, saying goodbye until spring.
Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19):
Begin your soup phase of the year.
Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18):
Go into a state of intense knitting to supply yourself with hats and scarves all season long and into the winter.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20):
Flip through the Moosewood Cookbook, making mental notes of all the seasonal dishes to make this month. “Autumn Minestrone,” “Crisp Autumn Salad,” etc.
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19):
Load up on everything pumpkin at Greenstar. Cookies, cereal, beer, chocolate, you name it.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20):
Get super pumped for the new seasonal drinks at Gimme.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20):
Fill your totes with fresh seasonal produce from the Farmer’s Market, making the most of it before winter comes and the stalls shut down.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22):
Walk down the Commons with sadness in your heart because Lou has closed up his hot dog stand for the season.
Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22):
Switch from opened-toed Birkenstocks to the slipper-style ones.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22):
Go crazy over Brussels sprouts being back in season.
Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22):
Layers, layers, layers. Local wools and knits piled high on top of Silk Oak tees.