First Day of School

Like many people, this week is the start of the school year here. In our house, that means the twins will have their first day at their new pre-school, going twice a week for a few hours. And, in another shift in things, KLC will begin her part-time teaching position today.

I've always liked this time of year. There's something exciting and hopeful about it, even though it's been quite a few years since I actually took a class or did anything officially school-related. (Yes, I'm acutely aware that my 20th high school reunion happens next summer ...)

This year, it means experiencing autumn in a new city and climate. I've always thought that the fall was the best time of year in New England -- a partial reward for dealing with overly hot and humid summers that just happened and the bitter cold of the winters about to come.

I'm assuming things will be somewhat different here. Without sounding like too much of a newbie, but do the leaves change here the way they do there? If not, I will settle for the smell of wood-burning stoves, which is basically all it takes to get me into the autumn-loving mood.