Mornings you walk briskly; frost is soon to settle on the city and the overnight temperatures remind us of the seasons to come.

Afternoons, however, are more leisurely. You find yourself slowing down or suddenly stopping to admire the sun highlighting the multitude of colours in the leaves. Take the time, now, for the trees can only impress you for a little while longer.

There are several steps to the season. Soon everything will be leafless and lifeless. Then winter will inch its way into our lives.

Enjoy October while you still can.

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