Sliding into fall

Shorter days and disappearing sunlight jumped out and surprised me during the last weeks of August. I know that I shouldn't have been surprised since this is the natural cycle of thngs. And even though I expect the changes in daylight, at some point that change seems to leap up and hit me in the face.

The first day of fall... yes, I do welcome the crisp days, changing trees, and sunlight splashed across brightly colored leaves. Shorter daylight hours can still bring magic to the landscape, and my bike is hoping for more good riding days to come.