It’s in the air. The crisp, wet, humidity. The soft light on the wind. The murmur of the clouds in the sky. The change of seeing only the stark red on the horizon to seeing it all around. Wearing warm and comfy clothes indoors and out. The best weather to be outside. The best season to be alive. Autumn has finally arrived.

It’s not just the weather for autumn, but it does set the tone. It’s the whole idea of the season. It’s harvest time, so a time to enjoy food. To enjoy warm food again. Like soups and casseroles you’ve been avoiding in the heat of the summer. People enjoy the tricks of the season, along with the treats, due to Halloween around the corner.

It’s kids getting excited to see their friends in school. Excited to join sports, and classes, no matter how much they’d rather not say it.

It’s also the start of a season of celebrating family and friends. To remember what we have and what we can give to one another. That’s really what autumn is, a season that’s the feeling you get around family and friends. It’s a comfortable, cozy feeling. Like sitting by a fire with a warm mug of something that smells a bit like cinnamon. Knowing you could go outside, as it’s still warm enough without much of a jacket, but you could also stay curled up by the fire. Autumn is a time of being home. And today, I’ve finally arrived home.