Monday, September 19, 2005

Monday, 19 September 2005 - Autumn's eye candy

Dear God:

Today, I am thankful for autumn's eye candy.

Fall in Colorado means aspen leaves changing from green to gold. As we tour the high country to view the transformation, we discover that we're a week or two early. Most of the trees still wear their summer green leaves.


Still, my heart skips a beat each time we sight a patch of brilliant gold against the dark pine forest green background. Think pumpkins, asters, and sunflowers. Then, intensify the color ten-fold. Autumn's eye candy at its very best.

I burn the image into memory - will need it in a few months when the winter's dreary landscape demands a bit of color.

For this blessing, I am grateful.

Amen.

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