And the days grow short…

when you reach September.

“Oh, it's a long, long while from May to December
But the days grow short when you reach September
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame
One hasn't got time for the waiting game.” 

composed by Kurt Weill, with lyric by Maxwell Anderson

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I have always loved the month of September.  It is the month of my birth.  September is a transition period for Illinois.  We still have warm days  mixed with cooler ones.  The leaves start turning the end of September and peak mid October.  Not so this year: because of the drought many of the leaves have already fallen and many are just hanging dead on the trees.

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And speaking of the the drought, Isaac is paying us a visit.  We have had a nice steady rain since yesterday afternoon.  There were even some tornado watches posted last night.  Predicted rainfall for our immediate area is 3 – 5 inches.  Ask, and ye shall receive.

Have a nice holiday.  Stay safe and be happy!!

Beth