Fall is my favorite time of year, especially here in the PNW. Right after Labor Day, I begin dragging out the boxes of decorations filled with pumpkin-themed items for my home. Some people dread new seasons … I never have. I always embrace and welcome them. New beginnings are the spice of life! As some of you may have heard, I am embarking on a new season – a new chapter – of my life in 2026. The Executive Board accepted my letter of resignation. I will continue working through the end of December. The decision to leave full-time employment…