Autumn

Today or somewhere close by marks the first day of autumn. The demise into winter rains and falling leaves provides, a chance for the earth to soak up the good rain.  The days are getting shorter by about five minutes a day and the angle of the Moon and the angle of the sun is decidedly different.

But its not all bad news. As I went for a difficult run yesterday the crispness of the air and the faint back drop of warm fireplace fires seemed to lighten my pace.  The crisp mornings resulting from a window left open leaves a sense of urgency in the morning and also a sense of urgency to hit that alarm clock one more time simply to snuggle under the warm covers.

In summer I always have an excuse to not do projects around the house, but with the coming of the Fall rains comes a built in back drop for fall projects. Much needed projects like cleaning the basement and yes….sitting by the warm fire with a nice glass of seasonal ale.