This touch of cooler drier weather is seen by some as a harbinger of the approaching autumn. Considering the lousy summer weather we’ve had this year, it’s a welcomed change and one I’ll thoroughly enjoy since it’s about perfect for nearly any outdoor activity. I’m not a big admirer of heat-and-humidity weather conditions. If I was, I’d probably be living in one of the deep Sunbelt states right now.

I find it quite amusing that many consider the end of summer as being the Labor Day weekend, but that may be due to the fact it means the kids are back in school, some public swimming pools will close, and private backyard pools start collecting those first early falling leaves. That same mindset is also often perpetuated by the media these days, even the Weather Channel, who should know better. And advertising is full of “end of summer” sales themes. Stores start building their inventories of fall clothing while reducing that of the summer stuff. Ever try to find cargo shorts or swim wear in a store after Labor Day? Good luck.