This Side Up

The sun was out today. It's late October in New England. It didn't have to be out, but there it was, bright and warm, almost as if I could trust it again. We took advantage of this rare gift and sat outside for lunch. I love that I have lunch tables again. It's about the only perk of school. (Nay, Prof. Papa is also a perk. Though not today. Amy and I both missed 10 minutes to slumber.) I have no funny stories from lunch. We hardly even talked the last 20 minutes. Just sat there, soaking it all in. Winter is a coming, and we ain't no grasshopper.