Water Colors

Original photo uploaded by Karen Mitchell Smith

Fall is the season of change, of transcending normal appearances and showing forth with all the richness of reds and golds and the earthiness of browns. It is a last burst of glory bridging the heat of summer busyness to the season of bareness and quiet, snow-covered rest. It is the time of crunchy leaves under foot and spicy wood-fire scents in the air. Of bringing out the sweaters and jackets and boots and discovering old, comforting treasures like hot chocolate and fuzzy blankets for the first time again. It is long walks on frosty mornings and early evenings by the flickering flame. It is a time of remembering blessings past and of looking toward those yet to come. It is the season that beckons us to hold on to those you love and to those who love you. It is the season that reminds us, change comes to us all.