It was 39 degrees this morning! It's noon now and the temperature has climbed to 60 with sunshine, blue skies, and crisp, dry air. The Musky fishermen are out and about, vying for a winner's spot in the annual 2015 World Championship Musky Classic. Over 700 fishermen, women, and youth participate every year; hoping their chosen lake and lure, and their magic touch will bring in a bomber!
On my morning ride, I saw bikers, runners, walkers, and "Sunday drivers" - each taking in the beauty on his own terms. Fall is truly an amazing time. Because of the fishing, colors, and clean, fresh air. Because of the start to the Green Bay Packers ride to Super Bowl XLIX. Because of families' transitions back to school, and a nostalgic goodbye to my last "Grandma day" of the summer. Because of the delicious shift to fall foods, sweaters, and socks. Because of the cold nights and sweet opportunity to snuggle up with a book, warm drink, and cozy fire. It's all this, and so much more...
With fall, there comes a sense of calm, and with it, the chance to reconnect with friends, family, self, and community. Or as William Allingham simply said, "Autumn's the mellow time." I agree. We've all been so busy with visitors, work, and entertaining; with grasping the moments of summer, and moving from one event to another and another. Now we seem to alter our pace, to one that is not necessarily slower but to one that feels a bit less rushed, and a bit more intentional. We often make our resolutions at New Year's but why not use fall and the feelings it brings to start our resolve a bit early this year, or perhaps by harkening back to our 2015 resolutions. There's still time to take steps and to reset or start our intentions anew -- and -- what better time than fall?!
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