September is winding down

September starts off with such a rush and flurry of activities focused on the start of the new school season. Even those of us who no longer have young ones home can't help but notice the change. Store aisles hold notebooks and backpacks where once rows of sunscreen and squirt guns could be found.  The rumble of the school buses signal a farewell to lazy summer. It's time to get back to busyness!
Now the daylight hours are shrinking and October is waiting in the wings. The air is cooler and I am already seeing peaks of reds and oranges in the trees. Our hummingbirds left weeks ago for their warmer climates and the squirrels are now kept busy with this year's generous crop of acorns. This time of year, when the summer flowers are looking pretty tired, I like to recall a quote by Albert Camus. It goes like this, Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. I hope your season is filled with beautiful colors and some time to enjoy it all.