As the autumnal equinox approaches, which is the equilibrium of day and night, it signals the change of seasons and the transition from growth to harvest. The air cools, the frenzy of summer gives way to back-to-school routines, and the open window season brings respite from Augusts’ dog days. The pace slows a little, we focus more and the trees start their color show. Next month, my husband and I will celebrate our 34th anniversary on Sao Miguel in the Azores. I am soooo excited to return two years after our first visit when we literally fell in love with the island. It is green, lush, stunning calderas and mountain views, beautiful coasts, hot springs; and no billboards, no huge signage, not commercial. Unlike anywhere else I have been on the earth.
Americans had a day of remembrance on 9/11, 20 years after the terrorist attack. Those of us who witnessed the buildings collapsing and smoke rising from the Pentagon will always remember the feelings of that day – horrified, powerless, awed in disbelief. For a brief moment, it felt like an Orwellian “War of the Worlds” event, but the live news coverage dispelled the disbelief as professional journalists described in detail the heartbreaking scenes of debris and bodies.
Americans came together after that day, united to preserve this country. Funny how it takes a disaster to bring us together. As September takes hold, it’s time to start planning for what’s coming – the holidays!
Q’s birthday is approaching to open October. How quickly and slowly this year has gone. I have not adjusted yet to retirement or the pandemic, and I hope our upcoming trip will not be disrupted by another surge of Covid cases. We are being vigilant, got our vaccines, masking up in public and keeping our distance socially. I can’t help but wonder what’s around the next corner, what does this new season hold?
I will embrace the change and adapt. For more inspiration, see Simon Sinek’s video. Next, I will explore downsizing therapy.
Tricia Wilcox Almas 