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(For everyone watching the images out of Houston and wondering what they can do, there are a number of awesome places where you can donate money. \u00a0Check out this list<\/a> and remember that every little bit helps.)<\/p>\n

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I was at a choir rehearsal last night and someone mentioned that summer was almost over. \u00a0I was completely surprised by this statement. \u00a0Summer isn’t over! \u00a0Summer can’t be over! \u00a0It’s much too soon.<\/p>\n

But this weekend is Labor Day weekend, which is the traditional end of summer. \u00a0Kids are already back in school. \u00a0The official start of fall isn’t until September 22, but I guess I have to accept that the summer is ending.<\/p>\n

I think part of my denial has to do with the fact that my summer isn’t over! \u00a0I consider triathlon to be my summer sport, and I have one more race this season, the weekend after Labor Day. \u00a0I also haven’t yet taken my summer vacation – that happens later in September. \u00a0So in my mind, summer still has an entire month to go.<\/p>\n

But fall brings some awesome things. \u00a0Like sweaters and not having to wake up before dawn to get in a run before the temperatures reach ridiculous levels. \u00a0Fall also means more road races (including some of my favorites) and holidays and football. \u00a0Fall means holiday scents and tastes (maybe not pumpkin spice EVERYTHING, but the Cheerios are so tasty). \u00a0So maybe I am ready for fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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