hello, autumn

this week i celebrated the autumnal equinox by showing my students a youtube video about the earth's axis. it's not that i don't like summer. i know it seems counter-cultural to be excited about the days getting...shorter. but, ever the optimist, i know they'll get longer later so we always have something to look forward to, right?

what celebrating fall is about for me: the air's crispness, harvesting potatoes, being among raving fans at live football games, commutes to watch the changing colors, trying new recipes and hosting friends. then there's always those indian summer nights in early october that call for a firepit or one last stop at a farmer's market and concert ; a deja-vu of months gone by.

what are your thoughts on fall?