Day 5 - 245 -- Relaxed Sunday

It has been a pleasant sunny September day. We expect higher temperatures over the next few days, but overnight should be a bit cooler than the daytime. That appears to be a move into the transition from summer to autumn. I love fall -- colours, temperatures, rainy days -- all part of the wind down from an overly hot summer. I spent the day reading another chapter from a book that I'm reviewing for a journal. Reading this one feels difficult; the topic is one I find intriguing, but the 'follow through' by the author is disappointing. I'm at the halfway point, so we'll see if things pick up -- I live in hope <smile>.  In the background while reading and doing household tasks, past episodes of a favourite television series streamed. All in all a quiet day.

The seasons and I share the move through a transitional state. Just like weather, this can be a gentle change, though abrupt intense change may punctuate the process from time to time. Friends have provided wonderful words of wisdom that highlight the changes of retirement. The advice and experiences shared from a disparate group of people held remarkable similarity, which made the words even more positive.

Lines from a song came to mind while looking out the window at the sunlight among the maple leaves. While the lyrics reference later in the month, the music and lyrics present an upbeat feeling with just a touch of wistfulness. Enjoy!

September -- Earth, Wind and Fire