The sun burns hot, and the breeze blows in cool. Days shorten for the long stretches of dark, the richest midnight shades of the year. Stars draw constellations, roadmaps of time and seasons. Chlorophyll deserts the tree armies of leaves. They fall yellow, orange, red, sienna brown, summer stories in their veins, and autumn crisps ...

Fall is the season for change. Everyone knows that, and the metaphor is a tad overused. However, the leaves change, and the earth gets prepared to be covered in snow. School starts in late summer, early fall. You get the opportunity to start fresh and learn new things.  Fall for me since I graduated college ...

Penned by Destiny Constantin & Calpernia Charles Fall changes something insideMy heart feels more prominentMy stomach is warmThe feeling of happiness flows free Watching the leavesOn the trees change colorsGreen to red, orange to brownFeel of the holidays in the air Pumpkin spice flavorsBlatant and boldApple pie, cinnamon, nutmegAll spices screaming out loud Sweet treats ...

Like others who are lucky to live in a state with all four seasons, autumn is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing more exciting to me than the chill in the air, the colors of the leaves, and the coziness of the clothes, not to mention all things Halloween. But while some things never ...

Incongruity is worn like A kimonoSplashing, swimming in the heat A back drop of goldenrod In its prime And the smell of crab applesFallen under the trees School in session As summer slowly Loses its grip. Welcome to Autumn.

I have been thinking a lot lately about the concept of personal happiness. Why can’t people just be happy? I’m not talking about being ignorant to the injustices in the world, or anything. I’m talking about actual opinions. I love Starbucks, for example. I love the last four months of the year because the seasonal ...

School may be starting, but in my neck of the woods, the weather can still be hot and humid. The air hangs heavy with moisture making the ridges surround my house hazy. I sigh. This weather was fun for a while, but now that we are getting back to some semblance of routine, I am ...

The birds, they all sing Wondrous spring-like melodies On cool, breezy morns   Cicadas, too, sing Humid summertime shadows Clinging to the trees   Autumn leaves drift down Crispy apple pumpkin air Season for color   Grey clouds cling heavy Unique crystals fall around On Winter’s cold ground

Halloween is a special day for so many of us. We prep for it by decorating our homes, carving jack-o-lanterns, and trying to find the best costume to answer the door and greet trick-or-treaters with and attend spooky parties. So here’s a few fun things you can do to celebrate and prep for Halloween for ...

Fall colors come late, Orange cat in the window, My heart yields to change