Okay, according to the crack-meteorologists, yesterday was the first day of Autumn (the Autumnal Equinox).  Other than a bit lower humidity, I could really not tell the difference.  The high temperature was in the low-to-mid 90’s, and that is really not that fall-like to me.  Fall-like temperatures are highs in the 70’s AND low humidity.

 I performed a non-scientific survey, and discovered the following:  Horses sweat, Men perspire, and Ladies glisten!  There was a lot of glistening going on around town, and the evidence was indisputable at the sno-cone-shaved-ice stands all over. 

Glacial melts are one thing, a twenty-minute wait for a grape-cherry sno-cone is the only true barometer of global warming we need!

 NEWS FLASH!

Last week I told you about the groovy new park that recently opened between Riverside Drive and Barton Springs Road, just east of the Dougherty Arts Center.  Well now I understand there is a plan to name the park, and you are invited to join the frenzy!  Go to http://austinist.com/2007/09/10/help_rename_tow.php and let your voice be heard.  There are several possibilities so far, but my favorite name for the new facility is “Bill”.

 Go figure!