Autumn in Durham

I had to go up to the Hill Colleges to put up posters for our ceilidh this morning, and I had no idea Autumn had arrived already. I guess I didn't get the memo, and it certainly isn't as seasonal in the town. Cascades and piles of leaves absolutely everywhere. I really don't remember it being this seasonal so early last year, but I am well and truly in love with it. 

Another October. The maples have done their slick trick

of turning yellow almost overnight; summer’s hazy skies

are cobalt blue.