The kids in our community went back to school today, already setting the year-long precedence of shortened weeks and inordinate amounts of days off.  Amid the constant, nervous chattering, and packing and repacking of back packs, we sensed an underlying calm, confidence, and…

With bated breath, and childlike anticipation, I watched as Summer slinked away and Fall, standing squarely and confidently, appeared timely to announce its long-awaited arrival.  Joy filled my heart, and thoughts quickly turned to blazing foliage, crunching leaves, crisp, sweet air, pumpkins,…