Ode To October

I love October. I've told friends before that in all my travels, October seems to be the most consistent around the world for good reliable weather. An added benefit is that travel is low-season since it falls between summer break and the holidays. So there are usually great values to be found. If you are going to travel, October is a prime month for it. In Dallas, I must admit I wish we had more fall colors but besides for that the weather is good! To complete the 'perfect storm', October also ushers in football season, hockey season (well, not this year), opera season and theater season. Some folks say that springtime is the time of renewal and fresh starts. I submit to you that it is October.

Runners up include June and December. June ranks up there because of the plethora of fruits and berries available. I call it my fresh eating month. Also it is the month when my crepe myrtles show their stuff in red brilliance. Finally, it's hard to discount December because it is rich with holiday cheer and business starts to ratchet down a bit.