The signs are all around; it’s time for you to move out so we can make space for something new (and cooler and mysterious and way more fun). What are these signs, you ask?
1. Pool water has dipped below bathwater temps. Bye bye bikini.
2. Seemingly overnight, pumpkin spice has infiltrated Starbucks and local coffee shops alike. Same goes for pumpkin bread, thick and spicy pumpkin porters and pumpkin & chili festivals. Not really a summer flavor, don’t you agree?
3. Speaking of festivals, they’re everywhere. You can’t throw a fallen leaf in this town without hitting a “fest” of some kind – Oktoberfest, Chile Fest, Greek Fest, Dia de los Muertes, Tour de Fat…You were too hot for outdoor biergartens. No one likes warm beer.
4. It’s 95 degrees out. Break out the sweaters and boots! And, oh, the scarves – they’re absolutely everywhere (and on sale in the bargain bins next to half-off school supplies).
5. Sunsets – they might be earlier but damn if all these clouds don’t make ’em magnificent. Also, apt because the sun is setting on our time together.
So, sweet summer, the writing is on the wall. Please don’t cry – speaking of, please take your monsoons and haboobs with you – we’re ready to finally get out there and mingle…hopefully over the many happy hours on twinkle-lit, fire pit-dotted patios we ditched when you first reared your sunny head. As the Bard once said, your light is fading. Adieu, adieu, adieu.
Sincerely,
The People of Phoenix
