the onset of fall

My garden, while beautiful foliage, has suddenly decided to start producing. That is both very exciting and very irritating at the same time. I'm thankful to finally have something to put up, but also a little aggravated that it chose an off-season time to do it when other things are starting to begin. On the flip side, as Canadian geese have begun their migration and landing in our yard/pond almost daily on their winter trip south, I also know it won't be long until the garden stops completely. At least, that's what I'm counting on. We're also seeing an increase in spiders and spider webs, which is another crazy reminder that even though the temps are still hot (though lower than normal), they won't be for long. Pecans and grapes are still filling out, on schedule, and the nights are coming faster. When last night's quilt group left the store everyone commented on the fact that it was dark, whereas last month the dusk was just beginning as we left.
2018 is passing quickly, faster than any other year I remember. And I keep plodding along. It's all I know to do.