And just like that, it’s September. I actually had a little bit of a spring in my step yesterday as, silly or not, I started my own personal countdown to my most favorite holiday of the year, and it’s coming ever so closer.

Even with the leaves turning brown and mushrooms sprouting though, it looks like summer isn’t entirely over as the weather forecast seems to be somewhat promising. Having lived here as long as I have, I’d be naive to think forecasts actually come true but it’s nice to look forward to something, even something borderline illusory. Wednesday and Thursday are looking particularly magical. Here’s to summer’s last hurrah — fingers crossed!