FALL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Monday, September 21, 2009

It's the first day of fall! I have lived here long enough to be able to recognize the subtle signs of fall here in California. Because it was in the 80s, so it ain't the temps. And it's only going to get... hotter!

You know it's fall in Southern California when:

• You start getting notices from new teachers. Mostly asking for donations because the classrooms are resource-poor.
• 2 of the trees on your block lose their leaves. In our case, it's the 2 plum trees in our yard. Figures.
• People start to break out the Ugg boots. Despite the 80+ degree temps.
• There are a bunch of Oktoberfests popping up all over. With a "k".
• Christmas decor hits the stores.
• You start to discuss where you'd like to go when you get evacuated during a wildfire.

Ahhh fall. Love the change in seasons.