The past two days have been colder than usual for this time of year. That doesn't mean that cold never happens this early -- believe me it does -- just that the average temperature for the past several decades is warmer than it has been. The interior of the car windows had fogged up as the outside air got cooler than the interior air (from the sun warming during the day). At least it hadn't frozen as occurs during the winter months -- a real pain but that one is yet to come. Windows at home were covered with semi-frozen moisture -- semi as it was after the sun had risen that I noticed this. Summer clothing has been put away and warmer items are closer at hand. I've had to turn on the heat when sitting to grade -- not much movement so it is easier to feel cold. The idea of a hot bath is sounding much better than it did a couple months ago <smile>.
I've said this many times, but it is great to live in a part of the country that experiences each of the four seasons for 3 months or so. A longer fall and spring season than one finds on the prairies is pleasant. These seasons stop the abrupt change with an adequate time to adapt to the new and leave the old. Psychologically, that seems to be a good idea.
The arrival of the colder part of autumn has been covered much more eloquently than I've been able to state it. The poetry of these lyrics provides fantastic imagery and the acoustic guitar fits the visuals perfectly. I would expect nothing less from the wonderful singer/songwriter/poet. Enjoy!
Urge for Going -- Joni Mitchell
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