Pumpkin Graveyard and the arrival of Winter?

Where do all of the jack-o-lanterns go after their their guiding light has died?  Well....this year, our grand ghourds hung around and kept our scarecrow company for the past week, but it was time to say goodbye to the cuties.  I very lovingly delivered them to the Pumpkin Graveyard! There, they will add their orangeness to the rich, fertile compost that Whole Foods so caringly cultivates for the good of our communities.

I couldn't resist taking a photo, and I'm reminded of the wonderful 70+ degree weather the last few days as I watch winter arrive outside my office window.  I very much loved the beautiful fall weather we had this year, but it had to end sometime...or did it?