Goodbye, Summer!

The Autumnal Equinox marks the time when the sun is directly above the equator. On this day we officially transition seasons from summer to fall in the northern hemisphere (and from spring to summer in the southern hemisphere). This year the fall equinox is September 22, 2025.

Photo: taken by Scott C. Hardin in 2024

Sentimental Again

When I first got engaged I had an older woman ask me: “Why do you think this is it? How do you know he’s the one?”

At the time, I felt offended by the question. What do you mean? He just is. He’s the one I chose and I don’t have to justify that to you or anyone. I didn’t say this, of course. I think I fumbled through a surprised answer about how we make each other happy.

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