It’s over my friends. It’s all over. I am referring to summer which had it’s demise when 
Labor Day ended. I know that meteorologists and TV weather people will tell you that summer isn’t over until September 21st but they are just trying to show off by telling us stuff that they know. The rest of us know that Labor Day is the last day of summer.
Need proof? After Labor Day your white belts and white shoes need to go back into the closet until Memorial Day when it becomes fashionable again. Pro football season starts in a few days and we all know that football is not a summer sport, which is why it’s not in the “Summer” Olympics. There’s still tomatoes in the garden but you notice that they are starting to get fewer and further between.
Have you gone into a store lately? They quit selling summer merchandise a long time ago and now the only things you can find are Halloween decorations and space heaters. On top of that, the pools are closed. No more swimming, which is a relief because you haven’t been able to buy a bathing suit since May.
On top of everything else, you have no doubt noticed that the days are getting shorter. Before you know it we’ll be back to that stupid Daylight Savings TIme idea and it will start to get dark at 3 PM. Yes, summer is over and fall is here.
Interesting thing about fall, it is the only season with two names. While summer, spring and winter are known by one name, fall is also called autumn. What’s up with that? Sounds to me like fall is the most uppity of the seasons. But it is now fall and/or autumn and we will contend with it until it’s time to declare winter again. So arm yourselves for the fall, summer is gone.
Put away the pool toys, the picnic supplies, and the play sand, it’s time to get real and prepare for the onslaught of dead leaves and chillier temperatures. Stock up on apple cider and red wine. Mix the cider with vodka or enjoy the wine by itself in front of a raging fire. Note: Check to make sure you have a fireplace before starting a raging fire. Take your sweaters out of the closet and pack up the Speedo. The vacation time is over for another year.
The only positive I can take out of the fact that summer is gone is that as an old guy, I don’t have to go to school. Oh, I could if I wanted to but I don’t HAVE TO, so the onset of fall is not so bad, plus, the malls are a lot less crowded, so I bid farewell to summer. It was good to know you, see you next year, Hope you can stick around a little longer.
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