I see signs in nature everywhere that it could be an early fall. It isn’t even the middle of August, but my mums are starting to bloom. My lettuce has bitten the dust. The herbs have gone to seed. And the geraniums’ leaves are turning brown.
It isn’t only in my garden. Driving around on country roads, I’ve spied an occasional tree turning color. Not vibrant yellow and red yet, but heading in that direction. Road crews are working feverishly; it’s an obstacle course to get to our home what with major routes being closed for repair.
I’m not savvy enough to tell if the animals are preparing in any way. Or the birds. I have seen school busses, empty for the moment, apparently practicing their turns and routes. (Actually the drivers are the ones practicing, not the busses themselves.) And back-to-school sales have already been eclipsed by Halloween, which is definitely not a summer holiday. The days are noticeably shorter too.
I’m not ready for this, because I’ve spent the summer in low key and want to stay that way until after Labor Day. Who do I contact about this?
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