So When Does Fall Start?

Ya, ya, ya. I know what you're going to tell me: look at the calendar! It says right there, the First Day of Autumn is September 22nd. But here in New England, the seasons seems to start and end with no regard for what the calendar says.

So when does fall start, for you?

Is it when the children go back to school? This used to be the unofficial start of fall. But the last couple of years, the first day of school (at least here in MSAD #35) has been a week before Labor Day - still well in to the summer season for me. And especially this year, when the temperatures that first week were in the 90's. Way to warm to be thinking fall.

Is it the end of Labor Day weekend? One last long weekend of sun and fun. You can often feel the turn of the season in the waters around New England by Labor Day.

For me, I think fall begins when I first reach for my slippers instead of my flip flops. This happened to me last night. I went home, kicked off my shoes and went to grab my trusty flip flops. But then I stopped and went off in search of my comfy slippers that had been pushed to the back of the closet since their last appearance in the spring. It was at that moment that fall began for me.

So what about you? When does fall start for you?