I don't know why, but Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I think of it as a time for new beginnings, and even though the calendar year is winding down at this point, I feel like this is when the year is officially starting.

Maybe it has something to do with this:



I wish for my kids (and yours) to have a wonderful school year, full of higher learning, curiosity and wonderment.

My daily gratitude: I am grateful for the wonderful schools in Benicia, the energy of kids when they are excited about learning, and for the cooler nights. Ahhhhh....