gosh, I struggle to adapt to the cold as well, especially when the sky is grey and there isn't any sunshine. Early September I often struggle for a few weeks - that first bit of cold and the die off in the garden always brings me down a little bit. I think that's why focusing on the equinox and harvest moon and taking some time to enjoy things was so important. It helped to shake me out of that feeling of "impending winter" and focus on enjoying the Autumn.

I often joke that we should fly south for the winter but I think you are right, we might miss the four seasons. They have become an important part of our life. That said, I wouldn't complain too much if I was given the chance to live somewhere tropical for a few years. :)

Thanks for the nice comment - I does seem we have plenty in common.