“Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flower we more than gain in fruits.” (Samuel Butler)
It’s October in South Florida again yet you would think that summer never ended. A spiny iguana suns near the protective confines of a waterlogged lake behind my condo. A flock of hungry egrets eagerly splash through the rain soaked lawn for tasty morsels. A coconut palm sways serenely while providing little shade relief from the daytime swelter or a passing shower. Just another day of relentless heat and humidity.
Twenty four hours later, my wife and I have chosen to experience October autumn in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Our excitement to experience the change of season here is magnified by the fact that Hurricane Matthew lurks ominously off the South Florida coast now and we are not there to dread the natural ravages of hurricane destruction. How fortunate I am to be present today to observe the unfolding beauty of autumn that this Rockies haven provides me.
It seems that my senses previously dulled by tropical sameness have come alive now. Giant pumpkins sprout visions of a Halloween treat. Mountainside forests paint palettes of yellow, red, and brown. Cold winds kiss my face as snowflakes softly fall. I can sit by the fireplace tonight and imagine that my winter wonderland cannot be long in coming here.
Most importantly, I hope to gain wisdom from my vacation in fall paradise as there lies great opportunity for renewal of spirit here. Each unexpected moment received in harmony with nature inspires me to grow as a person. For every leaf that falls, a new one will sprout to replace it.
What a treat that was to view the fall leaves. Is fall your favorite season? It does have its charm.
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Yes I would say Fall resonates more with me these days. I hope to uplift some minds with Colorado tranquility in this busy time of the year.
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I like the spring when the weather is cool, but come to think of it … I guess I liked fall when I was a kid. Even though school wasn’t my favorite place to be, I settled in during the year and always looked forward to Halloween.
I think I like the fall now, too. The temperatures cool off and many of the best celebrations happen later in the year.
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Just beautiful! I have to admit I’m jealous of your surroundings. It’s windy and rainy here in sunny old Florida as Hurticane Matthew blows on by. You made the right choice to hit the road!!! Enjoy!
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Love watching the seasons change. It is so beautiful here.
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I really enjoy Fall, it is a great season as I think it is the perfect time to explore outside. Did you take the picture in this post? Either way, it is a great picture.
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Yes,the picture was my 1st glimpse of Steamboat Springs, with light snow in the air. Thank you for following my blog.
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The photo makes me miss the mountains from all my travels to Colorado when I was younger.
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Steamboat is a great place to blog amidst unforgettable natural beauty for sure.
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such a breathtaking place to be, fall in the Rockies. From your words I imagine it a place where stories are created just by sitting and listening to the wind
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Yes the wind and the silence suggest stories.
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