There was a little rain this morning, and when the clouds disappeared around noon, the weather took the last of the warmth with it. The sun just lacked that earlier oomph, and on the Weather Channel, there was the first FROST ADVISORY of the season displayed on our town's front page. I'm pretty sure it didn't apply to us, but, just to be on the safe side, I took in the less-than-hardy plants, put the window sash on the cold frame, and replenished the kindling container. Towards dusk, which is ever earlier and earlier, I began the colder times ritual and started the Quadra-Fire for the first time since late May or early June. It was already chilly in the house. A good fire will feel great.