It’s finally raining here in Atlanta. I don’t think we’ve had real rain for at least a month now. Fall weather has been dry and cool. This is my favorite time of year. I don’t pretend to be the only one who appreciates the change of season. I am one of many who join the chorus celebrating a time for reflection. Somehow this year, the calendar finds me to be 45 years old. I did not intend for it to happen it just did. Here I am enjoying a rainy day in October. I had a cancelation at work and I have a minute to breathe before my hectic weekend gives way to weeks that quicken in pace. Weeks that usher in holidays and winter breaks and chaos. Holidays that bring stress and noise and occasional moments of peace by a fire. Each new year shorter than the last. I am thankful for it all and October is my month. Today I enjoy the rain. I look back. I say “wow!”

I say “here we go again”