An Apology to Summer

Back on August 24, I foolishly wrote that summer was on the wane. Summer, it seems, read my words and was not happy at being shoved aside so easily. Although the remainder of that particular week saw only one more day in the 90 and above category, September has been almost as warm and toasty as August, with 14 of the first 19 days reaching 90 degrees or above. A couple of those days that didn't make 90 just barely missed it, by only a degree. So here we are, two days from the beginning of autumn and the temperature today will be 95. Sorry for dismissing you so quickly, Summer. Honestly, it was nothing personal. But really, isn't it about time you left the stage? Autumn is in the wings, awaiting your departure. Please, don't make a scene. Just go. Please.