I don't know how things are in your neighborhood.. but here we are experiencing an interesting mixture of weather.

I'm sure there is a scientific explanation for what's happening with a cross between El Nino, La Nina, Global warming, fall, winter, summer, the phase of the moon and an upcoming political election, all contributing to the unusual weather.

The weather is about as clear cut as life. Fall officially arrived on September 22nd this year but that doesn't mean that we moved immediately to warm sweaters, heavier jackets and getting our gloves and scarves out of mothballs.

We had some Indian summer days and some really cold mornings. The weather forecasters are predicting our first frost next week and I just heard yesterday that we will probably have a little more snow than normal (about 53 inches) which is about half of what we had last winter at 94 inches.

Looking at those numbers, that seems like a lot of snow.

Today, I have gone through the fall shuffle. This dance includes dressing warmly in the morning with an extra layer to go grocery shopping and shedding one of the layers by the time I left the first store. (This didn't happen in public.)

Our apartment was really quite warm by the time we returned so that meant we opened the windows and sliding doors.

We had a rain shower around lunch. By mid-afternoon, I was really leaning toward changing into shorts until I realized that in about another hour, I'd be looking for another layer of clothing once the sun goes down.

With the right music, I could create the Fall Shuffle video. :)

Whatever the weather is like outside, it's the temperature in our hearts and minds that makes the difference.

If there are sunny skies appearing in your heart, no amount of gloomy weather can dim your skies.

If you are struggling with life issues at the moment, whether grief, or financial troubles, or personal relationships, the sky is a little gray inside.

Need a little pick-me-up? Do a small thing for someone else.

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to provide a plastic bag to someone whose carrying bag broke and the contents spilled on the bus floor.

There are countless opportunities every day. Just try one.

Being a good neighbor in your apartment community is a good place to start.

Enjoy your weekend, whatever the weather in your neighborhood.