Autumn...

It may not officially be autumn but it sure feels it...and I like it. The fall season has always been my favorite season...cool days and crisp nights. And there's something about the death of summer and all that it offers that puts me in a contemplative state. But as I've gotten older I've been enjoying this time of year less because I know what is directly behind it...frigid winter and tons of snow. It--the snow--is not here yet, so for now I'll just enjoy these beautiful autumn days (and it's great weather to bike in...no sweat).