Autumn will slip in on us while we're sleeping this year. At 4:21 a.m., the switch is flipped that triggers all the celestial magic. Leaves change, birds head south, neighbors rake and burn. The smells change and the angle of light shifts.
The south, which trails in so many ways, tends to see color and other signs of autumn before most other parts of the country. At first it will be a shade of green in the leaves that's not as vibrant. Then one day, the swarm of hummingbirds dwindles down to a single stubborn ruby throat that prefers the taste of our nectar to that of flowers further south.
It's easy to miss if you're unobservant, but I've been watching. The oak below blew of summer and decided to take an early nap.
It's a lovely time of year. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
The south, which trails in so many ways, tends to see color and other signs of autumn before most other parts of the country. At first it will be a shade of green in the leaves that's not as vibrant. Then one day, the swarm of hummingbirds dwindles down to a single stubborn ruby throat that prefers the taste of our nectar to that of flowers further south.
It's easy to miss if you're unobservant, but I've been watching. The oak below blew of summer and decided to take an early nap.
It's a lovely time of year. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do.
Beautiful photo and thoughts, Rick. Happy Fall to you.
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite time of year, so we can enjoy it together.
ReplyDeletePlus there is FOOTBALL!!
ReplyDeleteIt is spring here although it feels more like winter in that it is cold and wet and dark outside inside it is dark and cold although I could put some lights one that would solve the dark problem
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get the Fall decorations out and begin thinking of Halloween...love this time of year! Happy Fall to you!
ReplyDeleteI love the fall not only for the colours but it is cooler
ReplyDeleteI can feel the difference in the air....and I can smell the difference.
ReplyDeleteI love all seasons; fall is a very special and beautiful time of the year.
I will wake up in the morning and that is what I will see... if the rain lets up long enough.
ReplyDeleteHappy Fall to you ! It came and signs are everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHappy fall Rick. I just love this time of year and the spectacular colors as we drive on the highway, and I love, love fall decorations.
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