Friday, September 5, 2008

Red Leaf Ramblings

Yesterday, while we were riding bikes, Austin brought me a red leaf he found on the bush next to our driveway. Ah... Fall will soon be upon us!

I never know quite how to feel about Fall. I mean, it's a great season; but it's also a reminder of what's ahead (which in New England means cold, cold, and more cold, and snow, snow, and more snow!). And that can be a lot of fun, too - sledding, skiing, etc. But Fall has always seemed to be a "dying" kind of season. People I dearly love and miss, died in October - Mother and Yac included. So it's tied to some painful anniversaries. I don't know... there's both a heaviness and a majestic sense at the same time.

But let's be thankful today! Fall in New England means...

football


insanely brilliant colors of leaves


apple-picking (complete with hayrides, cider, and friends)


school routines


cool nights and gorgeous days


cross country meets


playground playdates


geese flying South


open windows


scurrying chipmunks in the driveway


school buses


pumpkin-picking and decorating


creative costumes


parties


pennant races


bike rides and hikes through the woods


Okay, I'm off to enjoy the moments!



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