Having raised my children in Catholic education, this particular October weekend has always been associated with teacher in-service. As a family, we often planned a small get-away or special activities to take advantage of the extra days off. Though the experience of these days is very different from the perspective of faculty, this point in the calendar still conjures up warm and happy memories of walks in the woods, visits to the pumpkin farm, and glorious immersion in the vibrant colors, scents, and sounds of the harvest season.
And so it is that I think of you and your families in a a bit of a wistful way on this uniquely beautiful fall weekend. I hope you will find some time to slow down and savor these fleeting moments of seasonal bounty - and of childhood itself. Enjoy the sunshine. Enjoy the harvest. Enjoy making memories with your children.
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