Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri

I have been meaning to write and share this blog with you for about two weeks. I must admit, even though the issue is not completely pressing I do feel much better now sitting over the keyboard.

Ok, on to the story -

It was a Saturday morning and I was up early and ready to get plenty done in the day. This was my first full weekend back in New York City after traveling to cover Flooding and the Hurricane Katrina Anniversary.

I had plenty on my plate on this particular Saturday and decided a coffee would be in order! I stopped in one of my favorite spots (Starbucks) to order my Venti, Iced, Hazelnut Coffee. After the order was complete I slid over to the waiting station...right in front of me a sign of fall. It was not leaves falling off a tree in a nearby window but this:

It was still three weeks or so before fall and the ads relating the incoming cooler weather and warm drinks are already posted. As I grabbed my very cold iced coffee to leave, the sign did make me think about how much I'm ready for that fall change.

I thought I was done with the food related signs forecasting fall, but of course I should of thought twice in NYC. Just a few blocks down the road at The Chocolate Bar I came upon this:

I totally started to laugh and had to snap the picture on my cell phone. The hint of sarcasm is very eye catching -- bitter, yet sweet. Are the cooler temperatures what makes many of us gain weight during the fall and winter or is it the over excited shops with tasty warm treats?!?!? I skipped getting a warm brownie treat but I think I will be going back...I will let you know how it turns out :-)

Until next time - Jeff