Autumnal Wind

Last night the full moon signaled an end to the unusually warm weather we have enjoyed lately. This morning we were greeted with brilliant sunshine lighting up the frost covered blades of grass in my yard. I decided to celebrate the abrupt change in season with a visit to the city square to indulge in my favorite caffeinated cocoa. I first procured a bran muffin from the bakery down the street from the coffee shop and was surprised to discover that they had changed the recipe. Their bran muffins used to have a very unusual consistency that tasted very wholesome. Now they were much like the muffins you might find at the grocery store. From their I went to the coffee shop and ordered my usual beverage.

As I sat outside I noticed some of the drifter-types had already begin to gather in the square, smoking and sharing their cigarettes, greeting each other with their signature handshake. I was starting to distinguish between them and noted that there was one gentlemen in particular that was present every time that I had visited. He had a suitcase and backpack on the ground next to the bench he sat upon and appeared to be somewhat of a leader in the group.

This morning B had a major fight with his girlfriend and did not go to school until 10:00 or so. I tried to get him to let me take him to school but he insisted that his girlfriend was taking him. I am very worried about his ability to complete this year with the grades required to graduate. He does not have the motivation that he should and requires constant prodding to keep up with his work. I am becoming increasingly concerned that he will struggle in the workplace when he completes school and I am gently pushing him towards joining the Navy. I think it would help him to develop the confidence and self discipline that will help him succeed in whatever career he chooses.