While last weekend was windy, full of the fall spirit of energy and transition, this weekend is more settled, with gentle breezes and pleasant warmth in the sunlight.
The wind and rain that we've had has stripped the tree tops of the earliest-turning foliage. This won't be one of those years where the trees turn color and then stand for a while, postcard picture perfect.
I walked through the neighborhood in the afternoon. The shade was cool, the sunny spots warm. Fall flowers are blooming, and the overall feeling of the day was that there was still a lot of life in full presence, even as the trees are pulling back to rest for the winter.
The leaves on a tree up ahead began to shimmer and rustle as a breeze blew through. Soon, I felt it cool on my skin, moderating the heat from the bright sunlight. Then and there, the world seemed perfect.
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