Autumn Weather

My favorite season of the year is autumn. It used to be summer because I loved the heat and long days. But these days I'm not so keen on heat. Autumn starts with summer fading out. Shadows getting longer, nights and mornings get cooler. Leaves turning colors. There's a certain feeling about the sun and air. A certain faint smell too. I can't put my finger on it.

Later in the fall, a chill sets in. There's nothing like an autumn day raking leaves in a sweatshirt.

But now it's downright cold, and we're right at winter's door. I love the absence of bugs and other pests this time of year, but it takes too much to get used to the cold. My favorite season is now past.