It's been a long one. Despite the equinox and darker clouds, it's not Fall quite yet. The city was still basking in sunlight for most of September. I could still do most of my evening runs in shorts, and the garden is still full of life. But I'm ready for autumn storms to blow my troubles away, for rain to give me a clean slate and a fresh start after months of aimlessly drifting through lazy summer days. It's been a long one, but it's time to see what the next chapter will bring.