It seems Halloween is a pivot point when summery fall transitions to wintery fall. While the increasing darkness and deterioration of the weather are distinct negatives, I love many things about this season of the year, especially the colors. Here is the view outside my work place today:
This coming weekend we lose daylight savings time, so it will be quite dark for my bicycle commute home from work. I’ve already had to use my bike lights riding home a few times with the sun setting just before 6PM.
Christmas is another turning point for mid-winter and increasing daylight. In February we can still get snow sometimes, but also some days with a strong hint of spring, and some trees start to bloom.
Spring remains quite unsettled until July 4, which brings in summer. The Hood to Coast Relay in late August, and especially the start of school signal signal the waning of summer.
It is nice enjoying the variety of seasons.