I always enjoy the shift from summer to fall, but determining when the seasons actually change can be a bit confusing.
In astronomical terms, by charting the position of Earth in relation to the Sun, fall began on Sept. 21/22 with the Autumnal Equinox. On the other hand, the weather folks use the meteorological calendar and say fall started on Sept. 1.
Mother Nature also gives us signals, just not with all the fanfare of the Weather Channel. Many plants start to show fall colors in response to
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