Day 291 -- Fall colours

I know I've mentioned that Fall is my favourite season, but today was almost perfect. The large maple in the front yard is stunning -- it is generally gold with small bits of orange and occasionally red. Today, as I looked out the front window I was greeted by a tree covered in orange and red tinged gold leaves. This is a spectacular year for this tree. There is a small red maple resplendent in crimson just off to the side yard, too. The colours were stunning particularly in the greyish light of the cloudy day. We are expecting some rain in the next 24-36 hours and I hope it is a gentle rain with little wind, so that the leaves remain on the trees just a bit longer.

I've seen many gorgeous fall displays of colour in Ontario and the Blue Ridge Mountains, but the colours around here create an amazing tapestry on the hills. If I could get someone to weave the cloth, I'd cover the living room furniture in this amazing colour combination.

The other wonder of nature I witnessed was a few crows that landed in the eaves trough above the main window. As I was gazing at the colourful trees, leaf litter began to fall from the roof. There was a crow in the trough, pushing out all the leaves and debris. Now, if there was a way to harness that behaviour of this fellow and his colleagues, I wouldn't need to pay the guy who clears gutters when raking up all the leaves. A few sunflower seeds for the crows would be much more affordable <smile>.

The song today is one that my dad enjoyed, though by different singers than I've chosen for sharing. It has a melancholy tone that speaks to endings and reminders of time moving forward. Enjoy!

Autumn Leaves -- Eric Clapton