Random Musing - September 6, 2010

I spent the day today with my boys on a deck in Cambridge. It was a perfect end to the summer, and I couldn't be happier.
I have been thinking a lot about the impending change of season. You see, in New England, we go from holy fucking shit hot to dear god, where is my jacket cool overnight. I feel it is right around the corner. I am looking forward to the leaves changing, the apples getting picked, and the comfort food being cooked. You see, I love this time of year for food alone. Call it nesting. Call it a sick love between man and food. Call it whatever you'd like, but I can't tell you how happy I will be to come home from work, preheat the oven, pull the casserole out of the fridge and wait an hour for warm, yummy goodness in front of the TV with Wally on my lap. The fall is when I saw screw it and order dessert out, or make them from scratch at home. It is when words like football, wings, and beer are staples in my vocabulary.
It's not only the food that changes, but my wardrobe as well. I go from short sleeve to long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies and sweaters, and jeans (or maybe shorts). I pack away the beach wear, the flip flops, the bathing suits. I rotate my shoe collection around, and break out my workboots, dress boots, hiking boots, and heavy sneakers. I change my work wardrobe around from khakis and polos to wool trousers and dress shirts. This time of year allows me to step it up a bit.
My habits change, too. I tend to want to be out more when the weather cools. I tend to be more social as the foliage changes. I enjoy house parties, gatherings, and cocktail parties with my friends. I get more and more creative with my libations. I put away the blender and the ice for warmer, stronger cocktails.
I welcome the fall. This one feels different. I feel that even though with all the changes going on around me, there is a sense of comfort in these changes.
My fall album for the past several years has been Oasis' "What's the Story (Morning Glory)." It came out at a very special place in my life, in the fall, and has always kind of stuck with me. My favorite song on the entire album is "Don't Look Back in Anger." I may not have been in a rock and roll band, but I do find a ton of meaning through music. So, I celebrate one of my fall favorites with you!