I think I must say this every October, but - today was perfect, and I think a day like this, here where I live, only appears in October. Deep blue sky, strong breeze, dry air, beautiful colors in the trees. Absolutely perfect, and delightful. In the seventies. It was heavenly, and also, the song of the mockingbird in the distance several times throughout the day and out my window in the early morning! It couldn't have been better.
I was asking myself if we don't have perfect days like this in May, maybe? But no. May is a nice month here, when things are getting warmer. But there is a big difference (in my view) in a month where you're getting warm after a cold few months, and a month where you're already nice and warm, coming into a cooler season. A big difference. Not to mention that I prefer the colors of the bright leaves to the flowering trees - sorry, but yes! There can be mud in May, but October is - totally beautiful.
Unless you're in North Carolina. May God have mercy on them, because the government certainly isn't.
A lovely post! And, I totally agree with every word. Mary @ Hilltop Post
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary. ;)
DeleteI feel the same way about this season. This week we are having temps in the 90's and 100's every day, but because the sun is so slanted, the heat doesn't suck the life out of everything. I am loving these days... there will only be one or two more of them, and then -- maybe days like you're having!
ReplyDeleteGretchen Joanna
That sounds pretty hot, Gretchen - but if it cools down at night, that's what makes it easy to take.
DeleteYour October day sounds like our May days! I love autumn too!! Unfortunately, I've got 7 months to wait :) xx
ReplyDeleteYes, May is the opposite month to October, isn't it?
DeleteYes, the 'crowning' of the year in final blazing glory. But probably not for mother nature: growth and reproduction are as necessary as hardening off and decompostion.
ReplyDeleteI felt pressured with the end of the year approaching, to finish tasks I'd begun and all that... but now I see the end in sight (with projects), I can just relax and enjoy.
The best for last- dry and crystal clear somedays, stolen summer others.
You're photos are so beautiful !!
Wow, that tree; they do change fast. A couple days between kayaking visits to the lake and it had gone from bright to bronze.
Yes, it changes fast, and is so beautiful.
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