When I walked through town this afternoon it suddenly hit me that all trees have dropped their leaves. It is remarkable how this yearly returning natural process of decay surprises me every time. In October leaves gradually fade from green to all shades of orange, red, yellow and brown, turning parks into painting and forests into fantasy film sets (the alliteration was unintended!). This beauty seems to last for weeks until the leaves turn crispy and a sudden gust of wind blows them all away. I am never prepared. Trees must feel naked this time of year. It was an absolutely beautiful day today.
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