Day 4 - 264 -- Summer prepares to exit

The sun shone for the entire day with great expanses of blue sky. The temperature was cooler than yesterday with breeze blowing out of the north -- so far cooler <smile>. This wind change brought with it drier air than the humid heavy air of yesterday. The work schedule was filled with student meetings when not in the classroom. I did have a few moments to speak with colleagues today -- one I hadn't even said 'hello' to this whole week <smile>. We were both running in opposite directions when not holed up in our offices meeting with students. Those moments of connection helped me recentre between activities.

Today was the last full day of summer. Autumn arrives tomorrow, but was in the air today. Leaves have begun to turn with some even falling from the first tree to turn on the block each year. I look forward to the colours of autumn. There are so many shades of red in the trees here -- it is truly an amazing palette. Today is also the UN International Day of Peace with the theme of supporting refugees and migrants who have moved to find peace. I've often written on this blog about the quest for inner peace, which may be a requirement for building peaceful communities, nations and world. It has been called a prerequisite for health, allowing access to food, health care, employment and education.

A song that surfaced today seemed to fit the musings around inner and outer peace. It is from a major group from the '70s. The melody and style are different than much of their work, but the lyrics fit my wish for the world. Enjoy!

I wish you peace -- The Eagles