The coming of fall

What did you do on September 22, 2025, to observe the first day of fall? 

That first day is also called the Autumn or September Equinox and it, traditionally, represents a time of balance, clarity, reflection, collection and release. It is a time to harvest. 

 In the astrological zodiac, September is Libra, which is identified by the symbol of the scales, which represent a striving for fairness and balance. This is traditionally thought of as a time when daylight and darkness are of equal length. 

We often think of January as a time of new beginnings, but the fall is also a time to plan for the days ahead and the actions and goals set now chart the course for the rest of the year. 

So, it’s obviously a time to plan wisely, to discard all of the things that no longer serve us, to set goals that bring more meaning to our lives. 

Again, what did you do yesterday? It is a time to reflect upon the past, to be in the present and to prepare for the longer nights ahead.

Are sanctions really necessary?

East Palo Alto City Council members during their contentious Sept. 2, 2025 meeting

When three East Palo Alto City Council candidates were running for a seat on the East Palo Alto City Council in the 2024 election, they promised that, despite their differences, they were not only capable of working together, if elected, but they said they could work together harmoniously.

Well, the three of them were elected to the council. You can see what they said at the time in their video interview that is posted on the EPA Today website and on Youtube. 

As events have taken shape since the election, that harmonious interaction has not happened. Instead, things have reached such a nadir on the council that one long-term council member, Carlos Romero, who ran and won in the 2024 election, is now in danger of being censured or worse by his council colleagues.

A decision will be made this evening at a special East Palo Alto City Council meeting whether Romero will be sanctioned.

You can read what happened to bring all of this about in the article discussing the contentious council exchanges in the EPA Today news article titled, Are proposed city council sanctions in East Palo Alto justified? 

So, where should East Palo Alto's council members be putting their energies and focus - fighting each other or in addressing the critical issues facing their city?

What do you think?