Well, kids are mostly back at school (though there are some lucky ones who don’t go back until after Labor Day), vacations have been had, and the entire country is beginning to cool down.

I guess that means football season, tall boots and sweaters, autumn leaves, and fire pits are upon us. It also means my outdoor cycling days are numbered, which totally stinks…no matter how much I love winter (and I mean, LOVE).

But it’s still 80 degrees in Chicago so all of that can wait…at least for a few more weeks.

What are you looking forward to for the remainder of the year?

While you ponder that question, I’ll give you Gin and Topics. (more…)