Sunday Patio Sitting

Hooray! I had one last (okay, only the second ever) get-together on my patio for the summer. It would have been even better if today had actually been the last day of summer, but it seems like the equinoxes jump all over the place, calendar-wise. I had to ask the internet about that, because I was under the impression that the seasons always ‘change’ on the 21st of the various months, but not so. Some years, the first day of winter is on my birthday! That’s solstice-tastic!
But, anyway, it was a very nice afternoon. I grilled up a couple batches of seitan ‘ribs’ (which seemed to be well received by my friends) and made a hash with sweet potato and Yukon Gold, and that was pretty much all I had to do (besides lots of cleaning, as always). My friends brought fruit and corn muffins and salad and drinks, and we all sat and chatted and enjoyed the perfect weather.
Regardless of the date, it seems like autumn really will come crashing in tomorrow, as we end a streak of abnormally warm days with some good, old fashioned rain. One of the things I like best about the cooler weather is being able to go for a walk without getting overly warm (one of the things I like best about spring is being able to go for a walk without getting cold). We were talking today about various winter activities, and I’m almost willing to say I’m looking forward to it.
Well, goodbye, summer. It’s been fun. I’ll keep the garden going for a while longer, and we’ll see you next year!