And just like that – it’s September. School begins, life’s pace quickens, and the air feels different. Nature’s subtle changes remind us, especially on cooler days, to appreciate the warmer ones, which all too soon, will be few and far between.

September is a month filled with preparations, from shopping for school supplies, to make-ahead school lunches and easy dinners, to winterizing homes, purchasing firewood, canning or freezing fruits and vegetables, or planting bulbs for spring.

While fall is a beautiful time of year, it is always sad to leave summer behind and prepare mentally for the winter ahead. Still, we look forward to autumn’s majestic hues of orange, gold, and red, the scent of cinnamon and spice, cool crisp air, and the crunch of leaves beneath our feet.

As the external changes we experience in fall inspire us to look inward to reflect on our priorities, it is a good time to think about the events of the past year. What can we do better? How can we improve ourselves and the world? How can we bridge the gaps that seem to divide us? What changes can we make to invest in our health and the health of our community?

Thank you for engaging with Buffalo Healthy Living online, on tv, in print, and through social media this September as focus on life’s changes, challenges, medical breakthroughs, and more.
And don’t forget to check out this month’s television shows listed on pages 36 and 37.

Have a wonderful September!