It is officially Indian Summer, as air temps have gotten well into the 70s this week – after a night of freezing a week or so back. Without a night of 32 degrees or lower, prior to a warm-up, there can be no formal Indian Summer.

I am a bit worried about hyping this latest warmth. I’m superstitious, as if the entire planet is perpetually tensed over what I’m saying – just itching to get back at me. Hey, the older I get, the more superstitious I get.