Color

A couple of weeks ago, the day after the Summer Solstice, as if someone, somewhere, threw a switch, the weather changed.  That evening, the windows had to be closed against the cold for the first time since late Spring.

It has been a spectacularly beautiful Autumn. Relatively free from rain, and above normal temperatures.  The skies, noticeably brilliant all Summer, continue to draw our attention to how uncommonly beautiful they have been.

An early morning report from a friend travelling southward optimistically declared that though grey here on the hill, the sun was shining not far south, and was sure to burn off the morning fog, which eventually, it did.

Today a bit of rain is passing through the neigbhorhood. As someone once noted, sometimes, the colors of Autumn appear even more brilliant cast against a soft grey, rather than brilliant blue, sky.

Little to no rain is forecasted for the holiday weekend. The leaves are simply spectacular. Come find yourself on The Hill this weekend: Elk Mountain’s Fall Fest is a great opportunity to view the neighborhood and beyond from a chairlift. The Artists’ tour will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of the county. And just plain being outside with an open mind is sure to provoke delight.

It’s been a long Summer, it will be a long Winter. Enjoy this inbetween time now!