Finally

It rained today.

It lasted about 4 minutes and was accompanied by winds

that battered my ash tree and thunder that made

the pups go crazy running through the house and barking.

I don't care that it was a mere 4 minutes.

To me it's a sign that Fall is just peeking around the corner.

Honest, for sure, absolutely.... this time.

Finally

Fall

To celebrate I cut up 11 Granny Smiths and Galas,

tossed them with 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water;

chucked it all in the cooker and after a few hours,

rough mashed 'em and lit my favorite sugar cookie candle.

I believe I can hear the leaves

softly falling to the ground.

Finally.