Take a Deep Breath and Soak It In

With all of the debate scuttlebutt going around, and the approaching presidential election, a lot of folks forget to see the small shtuff all around them. One thing that hit me pretty hard this morning as I stood outside watching the light from the rising sun hit the trees is that Autumn is upon us. The leaves are just beginning to turn in my little corner of the world, which means that Winter is not far away. I think I'll enjoy the Fall first though...being able to walk outside or sit on the porch without having to worry about sweating or bugs, feeling the crispness of the air as it cools down, and keeping up with my alma mater's football team (Go Apps!). Those are the big things about Fall that I love, and of course seeing the leaves change as the woodlands around here settle down for their long Winter's nap. As we get neck deep in political quibbles, remember that there is a life outside of all that shtuff. It takes a little reminding for me from time to time. With all of the differences that are pointed out to us on a daily basis, there is one common factor that brings all of us together. We're all here for the same purpose. We're all here to live.