October is the month of thanks for Christians, renewal for Jews and Moslems. It is probably something to others as well (please let me know!). Why October? Well, if we look at the month objectively its a month of change, no matter where you live in the world.
In the northern hemisphere, October is the month where it gets colder, while in the southern, the season changes to greater warmth. For many the change of seasons is a time of renewal, giving of thanks, forgiveness and cleansing of our sins. To all of you who celebrate October in whatever fashion, my wish to you is that it brings you the peace, health and happyness which you seek.
I’m signing off from my solar blog for two days for the Jewish New Year. These lead up to the day of penitance of Yom Kippur. I’ve often wondered why fasting was the order of the day on that ultimate day of atonement. The religious authorities will tell us it is an act of cleansing of the body in addition to our cleansing of the soul, but I wonder if it could not be more of a “secret diet thing” to help us shed the pounds gained in festitivites of the days prior? 
Whatever you celebrate, enjoy and be well.
Sass
PS. I wonder if writing a solar blog counts as atonement for owning a gas guzzling SUV?