Roy’s Sunday Letter for September 7, 2025
SEPTEMBER IS MORE THAN A TURN OF THE CALENDAR
The earlier wintering months gave way to the greening and garden hope of spring. September lifts our spirits from the heat dome of a Southwestern summer. September reminds us there is coolness and rain showers with the turn of calendar pages. September is also a check point for the projects, dreams and hopes of the new year in January of unlimited time and opportunity.
With the traditional arrival of Labor Day our calendars began the all too quick slide to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and yes, Christmas. Pumpkin spiced lattes, creamers, and cakes fill our shops and home with the surrounding comfort of this fall tradition. As the air cools the pace of our steps, our walks increase. My mind and memory, seem sharper in the refresh of September than the draining heat of August.
Our porch, once again, becomes a gathering place of friends and neighbors. We catch-up with those not seen or heard since the limiting heat of summer. Golf courses, tennis courts, and sunscreen once again compete with pickleball and the quiet shuffle of dominoes.
What makes fall being fall for you? The months ahead can be full of events, family and friends, and perhaps travel. Beth encourages me to be curious and each week to do or try something new, different. The coming coolness, turning colors of trees, and upcoming wonderous events will add to your sense of hope, of happiness, and belonging where you are, who you are.
September Netflix Recommendations:
- Dark Winds. Series of Northern New Mexico. Filmed in the rural New Mexico with many locals and cultural events.
- North Of North: In many ways like Dark Winds but filmed in Northern Alaska with local characters, cultural events and language.
- Katrina. A 3-part series of New Orleans, Katrina, the flooding, the misery of thousands, the incompetent mom-leaders, the role of one tough guy who knew right from wrong.
Your September Comment adds to the pleasure and sense of community of us all.
Roy, with quicker step and welcoming the fall.
Good morning Roy and thanks for the letter and fall thoughts.. We had a thunder storm roll through yesterday afternoon. Loo and I were walking in downtown Bend later in the evening and discussing the feeling of fall in the air. We have been enjoying the 4 seasons here in Oregon, after many years of sunny and 71 in San Diego.. As you mention, the realization of fall coming, knocking on the door, leads to anticipation of the winter ahead and the slowing down that accompanies the cold months. Time to recharge, reflect, huddle with friends over cards and dominos… with reflection comes gratitude for all the wonderful – ness, of life. big hugs to you and Beth, Happy Sunday to all. md
Fall has always been my favorite time of the year. Growing up in St. Louis we had actual Fall weather where the leaves turned beautiful colors and there was a crisp feeling in the air. Texas really doesn’t have a beautiful Fall, but I am always grateful for the cooler days and the feeling that maybe summer is over.
Mike, what a nice walk with Loo, rain or not.
Your words capture September so well.
Somehow cooler days, 82 here) does place spring in our pace.
Good words from a good person, Loo too!
Maurine….OK I replied to wrong person.
Age, eye sight?
Let me do so again to the right person.
You have been with us 24/7 since first note.
Beth will call today….
The upward climb out not quick or without a tumble.
You are getting there, day by day.
Kind of a Covid support group for one.
And keep the updates coming….lunch for 3 soon.
Beautifully written! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for good words.
If I will ger out of my heat and write from other body parts I do and be better
I also do better with close friends as you+ 2 more.
Are your writing??? You have a story to tell.
Let me start a first line………
I was sitting, alone, reallt alone, by a water fountain in Colorado Springs when…..
or
My 1st client? He has no money? And, he was not the last. I have had a rich life however
Roy
Roy, thank you again for you mindful letters. I think today’s cool spell started the fall for me as I sit on the porch enjoying the cooling breeze and greeting neighbors as they walk by with their babies, dogs, scooters and bicycles. And last evening there was a spectacular harvest moon to help welcome the beginning of fall.
Funny story – this week we had the first night of temps in the high 40’s which is not unusual in Minnesota – Going to bed I generally tell my Google assistant to play an hour’s music – that night it would only play Christmas music – guess AI is real ——–
AI intrude, takes over we all.
WE will live with both our grandparents and our AI. Not an easy balance,
Good story of seasons and humor
We head north for our annual trek to Maine. Tonight we park our camper in NY just south of Albany at a horse rescue farm and a place where veterans can work with horses to heal both the horse and the vet. Enjoy the Porch as we enjoy the New England coast for the next week.
I will easily trade the horses for my park bench.
Good for you both. Together you model all the right stuff in the right way.
September in Santa Fe are filled with light and color, yellow, purple and bright blue skies. One of my very favorite times…except it is getting darker!
Roger, yes on the darker. It seems goodness is always a mix of all the parts of us. Stay with the goodness, the better path.
Roy