It’s also that time of year when the heating systems start kicking on in homes, schools and offices.
Ironically enough, that’s my cue to start wearing light summer clothing to work in a vain attempt to be comfortable in rooms that are so overheated that they are nearly unbearable.
By contrast, in the warmer months the air conditioning is set so low that many of my colleagues and I bring sweaters and jackets to school to keep from freezing during work hours.
In my own domain, however, I definitely have more control over what goes on and how much money I spend.