Fall is my favorite season; I spend most of the year waiting for its arrival, with its crisp air, beautifully colored leafs, and gorgeous days.

When fall begins, I try to soak up as such of it as I can, but the season is fleeting. We went for a magnificent hike this weekend, witnessing the stunning beauty of fall.

Try to appreciate it, I tell myself, because past experience warns me . . . autumn leaves sooner than we think.