Is it just me, or does September feel like the beginning of a new year almost as much as January 1?

Even though I haven’t been in school for quite some time, I’ve never lost that sense of renewal and possibility that the back-to-school season brings. It’s a very natural time for self-reflection, routine, and goal setting. I end up doing weird things in September — like organizing my linen closet and purging the kids’ worn out toys — that I never feel like doing again for the rest of the year. [Read more…]