Now and Later

I think the vast majority of us consider fall to be a much favored season. The crispness in the air and respite from the heat, not breaking out into a sweat by virtue of standing still and being able to finally slip on the cozy layers, changing foliage and crunching leaves underfoot, snuggling on a chilly afternoon with a blanket and good book, being the right season for sipping hot cocoa with too many marshmallows.

Can you tell which season I adore most? Unfortunately for a fall lover like me, I live in the SE, so despite it being mere inches away from September, it is going to feel quite summer-like for another few weeks still. And then be like fall for about a...