Ok, autumn doesn't really suck ...

... I know I was a little hard on the red-headed step-child of the seasons a little while ago. My SAD can be a bitch.

We did have some snow, but it melted quickly. I was able to get out on the river a few more times. Laura and Peter and I have visited many, if not all, of the orchards and corn mazes (maize mazes?) in the 50 miles radius of the cities. And we were able to enjoy a little color from my little trees:





Most importantly, I was able to help one of my favorite buddies experience jumping into a pile of leaves for the first time this fall:



Yep ... autumn doesn't suck too much. Peace.