The sumac is already turning. Those long thin leaves are some of the first to let go of their grip on the green of summer. And when they go they glow like brilliant flickers of a warm flame. They’re not at peak luminance yet, but getting there.
After a youth spent traveling the world, I'm now exploring the wonders of my own backyard, with the help of Ollie (the dog) and Adrian (the husband).
You’ve identified the only good thing about sumac – it’s beautiful in the fall.
Good seasoning in some cultures too, I hear, though I don’t think I’ve ever tried it.