Annual Fall Lament

It’s that time of year,again. The leaves are changing colors and falling,the sky is crystal-clear blue,the air is crisp and cool,the fields are all a yellowy crunchy color…Oh,wait,this is Florida. Let me rephrase. The leaves are still on the trees and waxy green as always,we have fog every morning because the humidity is almost 100% everyday,the temperatures are in the upper 80′s,and the fall gardens have just been planted for a great winter crop. Well,aside from the last bit,Florida totally bums me out this time of year. I want to see big orange pumpkins and colorful woods against still-green grass. I want to feel compelled to take out my sweaters and wear a jacket. It’s almost November,for crying out loud!

*sigh* It feels good to get that off my chest. Perhaps I’ll see a hint of fall in Pittsburgh next week. Please pray for Marcus and Aurelia while I am away. He’s going to be playing the single parent for 4 days next week! It’s one of those times that a grandparent down the street would really be handy. Maybe some day…