On my walk, Sunday, September 15, 2:42 PM:
Leaves on the sidewalk crunch under my feet. I hadn’t realized how impactful the few days of cool weather has been on the trees just two days ago. Hardly any leaves had turned – yet today, not only have many leaves on many different kinds of trees turned, they are also falling, falling, falling. A dog being walked by its owner is just panting. Kind of snuck up on me – thankfully it’s on a leash! He looks like he’s a bulldog mix. It might be a she for all I know.
I stopped to take some pictures of leaves on trees and the ground and see that two other dogs are at a standoff . The owners apparently know one another. And the dogs? One decided s/he wasn’t going to be friendly. The other responded in kind; they may know each other and they may just do that every time they meet.
As I arrive home, my first thought: Where is my car? … and then I remember: my sister has it. A reminder: I need to have the garage auto door looked at – does the remote opener actually function. I just need to make sure the opener works or will it need to be replaced? And if I need to upgrade, how much will it cost? I make a mental note to talk to my neighbors and see what they suggest.
The azalea bush has bloomed again. This is probably not its last time this year…
I check my watch for my walk stats: 43:14 min; 1.10 mi; 2:12 -2:55 pm; 80 degrees; 47% humidity . Exercise goal achieved! Go Me!
Morning Glory Studio 
We even have leaves already in FL! September always sneaks up on me, lol. Our Azaleas only bloom once, oh my! Great exercise stats; Go YOU indeed! We haven;t biked all week due to so much rain! Vugs!
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yay you indeed! Glad you got out to enjoy those early signs of fall. I’ve noticed (re)blooming azaleas here, too, and the scent of tea olive. Happy mid-September!
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I fear we are in the same “fall boat” it has been such a dry summer the leaves are turning brown and falling now… it has been a hard summer for the trees.
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We’ve got a lot of leaves on the ground here, but I suspect that’s because we’re in a slight drought. Still, that crunch underfoot is so satisfying! I will have to keep an eye out for azaleas in my neighborhood to see if any is blooming again.
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We have a lot of leaves on the ground here, too, though I suspect that’s more because we’re in a slight drought and not so much because of cooler weather. Still, that crunch underfoot is very satisfying!
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I am loving the hint of Autumn! So glad the really hot weather is over!
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Go you for achieving your exercise goal! It’s always good to get outdoors and walk. We have some leaves falling, mostly I think due to dry conditions. I hope you get the remote garage door sorted out. It’s always something with the gadgets in our lives.
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