A change in the air

I am happy to announce that it is 52F in Redlands this morning. We've turned on the gas fire and I'm wearing a shawl. I tried to write outside yesterday afternoon, but it was too chilly, with a breeze. Fall is here, and not a moment too soon. SoCal autumn/winters are great: clear skies, clear air, cool temperate days, the occassional rainstorm. I enjoy summer, too, but this has always been my favorite time of year. I suddenly need to make soup.