The Autumn Equinox is upon us. Some know it as "Mabon", a time to give thanks for an abundant harvest, and celebrate the changing seasons. A celebration of dark and light, for the space today is equal. Some people I know celebrate this equinox simply for the abundant pumpkin lattes that are available for a short time at their local coffee houses.
Here today the temperature hit 91. Now that's what I call autumn.
I won't rehash what I've already blogged ad nauseum about... you know I'm not a fan of cold, that I live here in the Keys partly for the beautiful paradise weather. But even I could've told you about 3 days ago that fall was in the air. Sure, we're still in the midst of the "wet" season down here, I watch the tropical updates daily, scanning for information on storms that are swirling out there, or in the process of being formed. Despite all this, about 3 days ago I felt something different in the air. Not a chill, not a smell, but this time it was a feeling. The humidity had dropped. It was enough that I felt the big change in the air. I went out for a visit with Pop and was sitting outside with him when I realized the air was different. I mentioned it to him, he agreed it felt different. His take on the situation? "Even more beautiful than I'm used to." Pop sure has a way with words.
So, here I am still enjoying temps in the 90s, but feeling what will eventually come my way to usher in the change of seasons, that beautiful dry air. I love living here. I love it whether its hot & sticky or warm & dry. As long as its not snowing, its paradise for me... here in the Keys they sure know how to welcome autumn.
Enjoy your pumpkins.... I've got to go pick papayas.
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