If you know me, you know by now that my favorite season is fall. And it’s not even close.

I appreciate all the seasons for different reasons, but autumn is where my soul comes alive, where my memories seem more vivid, and where the people I loved and lost and miss dearly seem nearest.

I love a good hike in the fall.

Today was a bit warmer than I typically like for a fall day, but it made for good hiking weather. The occasional breeze had the tiniest hint of frost in the air, reminding me that colder weather is on its way.

At one point, I saw the moon both in the sky and reflected in the lake. I tried to capture the moment with my phone, but the one I took in my memory is way better.

Autumn is such a quiet and peaceful time. It’s where everything slows down and prepares for the long rest of winter. It’s where the days grow shorter and the shadows grow longer.

The only down side to fall (if you can even call it that) is losing an hour to daylight savings. Soon, it will be too dark to hike after work. But soon will come Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas.

I’m making as many memories while I can.

Thank you, God, for another beautiful fall day.