Sometimes I'll watch a movie or TV show based in California or Arizona, and the episode takes place in autumn or during the holidays. The sun is shining, or maybe it's raining, but there are palm trees or cacti in the background.
The past couple of weeks I've been admiring the foliage along my drive to work. I have mixed feelings about this time of year. On the one hand, the weather has been pretty nice, and I love the leaf thing. On the other hand, like the Sword of Damocles, winter is looming, and we all know what comes next.
My goal this weekend is to get out and enjoy the riotous leafy amazement before it disappears. The past two nights, however, I've lain awake listening to the wind howl and the rain beat at my windows, wondering if there will be any leaves left to enjoy.
Well, "we'll see," as my mother always said.
If nothing else, I will seek out a seasonal beverage (mulled cider? pumpkin latte?) and go forth to enjoy whatever Mother Nature has to offer. Sunday looks to be the best day at this point.
Anyone else up for a leafy adventure?
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