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WOLF: Fall Is the Runt of the Litter when It Comes to Seasons - The Northern View
The columnist says fall is a 10-month stretch of transition, unlike summer or winter, and argues its sports and foliage perks do not change that.
On a clear late-August night, PQB News editor Philip Wolf stepped into his backyard in a T-shirt and felt the familiar shift: "Holy crap, fall is almost here."
Unlike spring, fall was never a beginning for Wolf; it marked the end of summer freedom, a 10-month stretch of rules and structure that his Nana always insisted on calling autumn.
Best of all, the season offers a glorious sweet spot for sports fans, with playoff baseball, the NFL, NHL, and NBA all happening simultaneously.
You become a parent and see that same wistfulness in your children's eyes, prompting Wolf to tell them, "Don't forget a hoodie, it was a little chilly last night."
While Winter offers skiing and soup, fall remains the "runt of the seasons litter" for Wolf, a personal preference unchanged since he was six years old.