September 3, 2018. Western Head, Nova Scotia. September.

September is a hidden gem in Nova Scotia. Often the weather is best. The days are sunny and the evenings are cool. And the breeze has just a hint of what is coming. The bushes are still in bloom as are the flowers. They have all past their prime but they are still beautiful. September is a lovely time of year here at Western Head. Carol and Ken used to be the only folks who came here in the Fall. They lived on a lake just south of Owen Sopund so their summer was busy. But by mid September they were able to get out of town and come to visit. They loved September in the Maritimes. This year we are having company in September, perhaps because we did not arrive until late in July. We will enjoy our company and hope the weather holds. There is no signs of changing leaves. I think we could not expect colored leaves until October. We hope to see Autumn colors in Minnesota and when cruising down the Mississippi. Our friends will be leaving in September. We begin the last suppers. We feel fortunate we were able to come this summer so we are enjoying our friends. This afternoon I sat on the deck by myself enjoying the stiff breeze and the warm sun. I knew it was September. And was pleased.