fall, sort of

[mellowtigger]

The fall equinox was Sunday, and I didn't note it here at the time. It was also probably Sunday that temperatures finally felt more like the Fall season here in Minneapolis too. Today, even though my walk to the park and back after work today left me sweating, I took the air conditioner unit out of the bathroom window upstairs. That's significantly sooner than usual. The extended forecast is nice, and I'm feeling confident that I can open my windows for cool, fresh air without aggravating my sinus allergies. (More on that good news later.)

The television news has been talking about fall colors frequently already. All of the trees I see on my walks are still solidly green. Smaller shrubs and wildflowers are giving up their leaves, though. The average date of first fall frost in the Minneapolis area is October 7th, not far away, and that's roughly our peak fall colors time too.

Besides the plants, I also recognize the cooler weather because Hope (my cat) has been insisting on more lap time than usual. She isn't crawling under covers with me in bed. It's not nearly cold enough for that behavior yet. Hope is, however, insisting on more time on my thighs or in the crook of my arm for warmth. In that vein, I'll leave you with today's Foxes In Love comic. (from Tumblr or Mastodon)

Comments

[kathmandu]

"Foxes in Love" is so cute.

[mellowtigger]

The minimalist graphics work really well for that comic. I've followed it for a few years. It's clear they're a same-sex couple, but I'm not entirely sure which sex. Probably male, but they might be a pair of lesbian foxes (like the cute famous ones).