Truth be told, I was ready for
fall. I love summer, but I had a whole
closet of fall accessories waiting for their turn in the spotlight. Or “rainlight,” if you will. I own at least six different rain coats. All different weights, fabrics and rain
repellant-ness. No, seven jackets I
think. I have two rain jackets
specifically for running in the rain.
And hot pink rain boots.
The leaves have started to
change color, fall off the trees and make a huge mess on my car. The mornings are brisk and I have to wear a
jacket (I told you, I’m a sucker for accessories). My umbrella is once again a staple in my
purse. Although not so much an accessory
as I finally broke down and bought the one with the lifetime warranty (that
might be the final step of officially becoming a Portlander). College football rules Saturday TV and my
Beavs are 6-0.
Best of all, the rain makes it
really easy to sleep in. I wake up,
listen to the rain, decide I’m not missing anything outside and roll over and
go back to sleep. After a crazy summer
schedule, it’s nice to settle in to the slower pace of fall.
