Like Clockwork

I took the dog out for his 7am walk and a gust of wind blew beyond us and through the tree branches above. As if on cue, a rush of small, auburn leaves broke free and fluttered to the ground around us.

Michigan’s fall is finally here.

The knee is getting progressively worse and I’ve promised it I’ll only bike or swim until it’s better. The cooler weather is taunting me.