Autumn arrived a week ago. Temperatures are cooler across the country. The past two days here have been in the mid-teens Celsius with cooler overnight temperatures. The sunshine today has a different colour light than we see in summer -- less intensity and a bit bluer. Trees have begun to change colour with forests showing areas of early tinges of orange. The front yard displays bits of gold among the green with the one red bush beginning to turn deep crimson. I look forward to wading through the ankle deep leaves once they begin to fall in earnest. Forecasts note that there will be sun with rain for the next while, the common fall weather on the east coast.
Fall is my favourite season. The warmer temperatures transitioning to cooler ones ease us into the colder expectations of the next season. The rains, mostly gentle, can be calming. The sound on the roof or windows as well as the sounds when walking through the rain, help me relax. Only with torrential downpours and wind is the process not so soothing. We do get that with the leftover bits of hurricanes and tropical storms that pass by on their way north and east. The great local foods that arrive in late summer to early autumn fill the kitchen with wonderful scents -- apples, pears, cranberries, squash, pumpkins, root veg, cabbage and so much more. I look forward to cooking these or preserving them for freezing or canning, which saves the flavours of summer and fall to brighten wintery days.
A song from a calming voice seemed to fit the musings today. The selection is longer than usual, with lyrics that describe the positive aspects of the season. Enjoy!
Autumn Song -- Van Morrison
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