OK, my question is this:  Who ever thought it would be a good idea to cut open a persimmon seed?  Further, why would they think it could predict the weather for the upcoming winter?  

 

Well, somebody did, and according to folklore:  when you cut open a persimmon seed and look at the embryonic leaves, they resemble a fork, spoon, or knife.  If you see a fork:  the winter will be mild.  If you see a spoon:  you will be shoveling snow.  And if you see a knife:  the winds will be sharp and cutting.

 

We found a few persimmons on our walk yesterday, so I saved a few seeds.  When I cut this one open, I think I saw a spork.  So, our prediction for the winter:  mild, with lots of snow.  Hahaha!!!  

 

Really, whatever the winter brings, I will be happy, and I'll let you know.  But for now, let's enjoy the fall.

 

HAPPY FALL!!!