My ex-Floridian neighbor across the hall, who is wont to ring my doorbell at assorted hours for assorted reasons, rang early Thursday morning.

“Do you KNOW what it is outside?” she proclaimed with baited breath.

“It’s AUTUMN!!

“Do you KNOW how long it’s been since I experienced autumn? Fifteen YEARS! The air is so crisp and biting. It’s not hot. The leaves are becoming beautiful. It’s amazing. You’ve got to appreciate it.”

And I hope you appreciate it as well.