For what might be obvious reasons, I love Autumn while at the same time ruing its symbolism. It’s hard not to be struck by the beauty of the foliage painting the landscape into countless shades of yellow, orange, and red. Nevertheless, it is also a sign that Summer is over, and the icy grip of Winter is drawing nigh. For those who love cold weather months, this comes as a welcome transition. I, personally, prefer to bask in the last fleeting rays of warmth in the ever-shortening daylight. There is a transcendent beauty that accompanies Fall. I suspect it is due to the fact that during Autumn, opposites collide. Summer and Winter meet and dance together for three months while one dance partner takes the other’s place. Their dance itself is stunning. Indeed, Summer and Winter each have an inherent beauty all their own, but the beauty they create when they meet in the middle transcends anything either is capable of on their own. Opposites found in nature tend to do this. Genesi...