Needed: Spectacular Colors

October 30, 2006October 2007

Okay, it is not a fixation, but it does fall into the realm of concern.....

Have you noticed the foliage? Well THERE! See what I'm talking about?! You haven't really noticed the foliage because it almost isn't there this year!! Maybe I'm sounding the alarm early, and maybe in two weeks I'll be happy as a clam, but honestly, are those trees ever gonna turn this year or not?!

Not a biggie, I know, but there is something soothing to my heart and mind when I drive down Lebanon Road past the Cloverbottom Mansion and feel like I've stepped into another world, one painted in golds and reds....

I kinda keep an eye on things like this because the photos taken when Autumn is glorious seem to speak to more than just my heart--these are often the big sellers within my fine art collection, so they must be whispering sweet words to someone else, too! So, I do this color check thing a couple of times a week throughout October and now into November. Some of the most spectacular color is usually in full swing by Hallowe'en....and this is the 4th of November...

Okay, at least there ARE leaves on some of the trees--some trees let their leaves just brown and fall crispy to the Earth in protest of drought or heat or whatnot. Hopefully we WILL still have a spectacular display of harvest colors in the next couple of weeks.... Hope springs ETERNAL; the world is still round; God is still in control; and the leaves will turn in His time.

Ahhhh, now I feel better!

Notice I didn't mention the election. On purpose. I'm just praying and applying lessons learned while looking for lovely leaves!