Thinking weather

Autumn is a great time in Beijing. The leaves change color and the wind picks up, which is good for blue-sky days. It doesn't last long--soon it will drop below freezing, and then it's time for pond hockey--but for now, the skateboard home from the subway along our back street in XiBaHe is pleasantly brisk at 9:30pm. I always find that I think better in cold weather. Less tempting to be outside, I suppose. Also, it's almost longjohns time!