Alison Joan Frances

Finally, after clinging to the last 80 degree days, it is time to embrace autumn. I accept it reluctantly, but the truth is, I do like fall. I love the colorful foliage and the pumpkin-spiced lattes, the apple picking and post-season baseball. I love Halloween, celebrating with spooky movies and costumes.

I guess autumn just gets a bad rap because it signals that winter is coming. The months get darker and colder, and we all know how bad a New England winter can be. I suppose there's just one solution then. Let's live in the autumnal moment and forget about what comes next!

My play, Michael's Wedding, a winner of the Clan na Gael Playwright Competition, was performed on stage by talented actors this fall. Thank you to anyone who made it to see the show, and I thank Clan na Gael for the opportunity.