I think it’s the best time of year. Of course we don’t have real seasons – 70s in the summer, 60s in the winter.  But I like the waning of long days, the quieter town without tourists,  warmest water and the hint of waves to come as the swell shifts from southern to northern Pacific. Yosemite and Joshua Tree coming into their prime conditions.  Kids are back to school, my office once again the quiet domain of my editing with happy cats resting next to the monitors.  Assignments pick up, new shoots, new connections, new projects…