bierkergaard

Yesterday we were down in Phoenixville for its first annual Oktoberfest. The beer and food were wonderful. The day started out chilly and rainy but then it turned into a fine afternoon. Sunny and cool, the rain past, with a gentle breeze. In other words, it feels like the fever has broken here in Eastern Pennsylvania. Fall, though late, is officially in gear. I remember I was about 12 years old and me and my brothers, dad, uncle, and assorted cousins climbed Bear Mountain in New York. I was a fairly athletic kid and I was ahead of everyone on the way down so I decided to plop down in some Fall leaves and peer into the changing season sky until everyone else caught up. It was quite peaceful. I recall that I thought to myself that "I will never forget this sight."  I am not certain why it made such an impression on the plate of my mind. Yet, it is quite true that I am very fond of Fall. It is my favorite reason and I particularly like the blueness of the sky coupled with t...