“By all these lovely tokens
September days are here
With summer’s best of weather
And autumn’s best of cheer”

I remember reading this quote as a child on one of my Grandmother’s framed prints. Today’s beautiful sky-blue weather inspired this memory that hints at fresh air and possibility. September will always represent newness for me, perhaps because of first school days or that it is the pinnacle of harvest. It’s a beautiful day to stroll, to dream, to sketch, to embrace a loved one. I embraced my little loved one for the first time 5 years ago today. Happy Birthday, to my apple-loving, leaf-picking, Tiny Dancer!