Summer has ended with the sound of school bells. Classes have started, my students groan and secretly so do I. The alarm goes off so early now after several weeks of late nights and later mornings. The cool crisp air greets me each morning, leaving a covering of dew across the lawn. I know it won't be long until there really will be a layer of frost on the pumpkins. This season passes so quickly and each morning brings a new layer of color to enjoy. Fall reminds me to slow down and enjoy the beauty around me, a time for hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a good book. I love this time of year.