As a longtime resident of the Midwest (Michigan), I do love the change in seasons. It gives us time to reflect on not only seasonal changes but life changes as well. Each season can be viewed as a renewal to what goals we want to achieve, what personal changes we want to improve upon, and to examine with wonder how all growing things (trees, plants, animals), change and adapt to their new surroundings... Without change things would be stagnant and eventually decay. So, embrace the changing season and let it bring renewed growth in all of us. Robb