Autumn Serenade

As the first week of October passes by, we get to welcome the sights and smells of Fall.  In my household, it seems like as soon as we pass Labor Day, my wife begins bringing out the fall decor.  She sweeps all the summer beach decor and replaces it with the colors of Fall. I tried this year to appeal, considering it was over 100 degrees outside.  It just didn’t seem right. When it is that hot outside, I can’t even think about fall, only indoor air conditioning and the colors that surround our backyard pool. Then, Starbucks brought out their pumpkin spice and my attempts to appeal were over. My family loves pumpkin spice. Pumpkin this and pumpkin that is regularly on order.  I am not a big fan of pumpkin spice myself.  I guess my existence certainly follows the nursery rhyme with a small revision. I’m truly made of snips and snails, and puppy dogs' tails and the rest of my family is no doubt made of pumpkin spice, and everything nice. They compliment me and I know I am lucky because they let me hang around. All kidding aside, fall is a wonderful time of year, even with the heat. When I’m not at a school function, I get to spend my time at kids soccer games , band reviews, taking walks to the park, and just being Dad. So if I need to endure the continual smell of pumpkin spice in the house, I’ll take it for the team. Have an exceptional weekend. Go BEARS!…RiseUP! (cue John Coltrane - “Autumn Serenade” ).

Until next time...