Silver Lining

Today is changeover day. Change over from what to what, you might ask. Today is the day I abandoned shorts and tee shirt for long pants and sweater. It's that day every year when summer turns to fall, not because the calendar says so, but because the coolness in the air leaves little doubt. At least for me.

Hardier souls will cling to their shorts for another month or so, but throw on a heavy sweatshirt. That seems a bit odd to me. I might still squeeze in a shorts day or two before abandoning them completely until spring, but I'm only kidding myself.

The leaves on the maple tree across the street are red tipped and getting sparse. Pink roses appear garish against the orange and yellow of fall. Spiders are invading every corner of the house. I even turned the furnace on for a while today. Fall is here.

It's a good day for a little introspection. And maybe some hot chocolate with lot's of marshmallows, or better yet, a little Bailey's. There it is. There's the bright side.

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