And a time to every purpose under heaven. We've been saying that for at least three thousand years. So how about it? What does September signal to you? Does it bring change, seasonal or otherwise?

Depending on where you live on the planet, it might mean spring or fall – or sunshine or rain, or even the threat of hurricanes. There might be a wardrobe change in your near future. Or canning.

If you're at all involved in education – whether studying, teaching, or just putting your charges on the bus – September might signal a new set of academic and logistical challenges. Retired instructors sometimes find themselves drawn to random bookshops at this time of year, rather like spawning salmon.

Tell us about your associations with September. And your memorable memories. Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Jumping-on-Piles-of-Leaves Party? Tell us, show us.

Does the change in weather makes you think of certain events? Certain people? If you've got an anecdote, we want it.

(As usual, h2g2 would prefer if you didn't admit to actual crimes, as we cannot guarantee that Interpol isn't reading this. Unless, of course, the statute of limitations has run out. In which case, feel free to spill the tea.)

Dmitri Gheorgheni

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