A Hint, and Scent, of Autumn

As I was driving along one of the rural, two-lane state highways that we use to get around in our corner of Maryland, I noticed a few trees starting to change color.  Nothing splashy or flashy yet — no explosive reds or oranges — but some yellowing at the corners, and a bit of browning.  It doesn't seem like it's time to make the turn into fall, and yet it really is mid-September.

Apart from the leaves, though, there are several sure signs it's really autumn — and depending on where you live, ...