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Howdy,
The last few days here in the Huntsville area the leaves have really started to turn fall colors on the Oak, Elm, Sycamore and other trees. Many have already lost most of their leaves, but there are still some really beautiful trees out there. It is really making me want to get out and ride into East Texas.
This morning I was snoozing away and I heard a heavy thunderstorm move through around 9:00am. It sure made for some great sleeping. But alas, I had to get up and go to work around 11:30am. It poured all the way there. The trees were really whipping all over the place as the front pushed along. I think the leaves flying through the air were almost as thick as the raindrops on the windsheield As I pulled into the driveway I could see the trailing edge of the front not far off on the horizon. Clear blue skies lay behind it.
I've been sitting here working all day and looking out the window. I am fortunate because I have three huge windows right in front of my desk looking out into the woods. So on days like today I can take it all in. Of course the down side is that on days when I'd much rather be riding, I can sit here and take it all in
Once the front pushed through, the wind really picked up. The tall thin pine trees have been swaying hypnotically for hours now. The ground is carpeted with leaves of all shapes, sizes and colors. When the wind comes whipping along between the trees it picks up the leaves, tossing them into the air in swirling miniature tornadoes of wild colors. The cats out in the yard are not sure what to make of all the commotion. They can't decide if they should be chasing the leaves or if the leaves are actually chasing them.
The sky has become a deep clear blue and the temperature has dropped into the mid 50's and is still dropping. With no cloud cover to retain the heat, it looks to be a cool night. The sun is already getting low on the Western horizon, making the shadows long through the woods. The fading sunlight is coming in over the tree tops and lighting up the leaves and making them glow like the tops of the trees are on fire.
As I watch the cycle of the seasons draw to a close yet again, I find myself reflecting on another year that has come to a close. There are times when I look back and all the years are a blur. I have trouble remembering what happened and in which year. This year will go down as a memorable one for Beth and Myself. We have had a good share of trying circumstances that have left us wondering what else can happen. Much like the leafless trees and brown pastures, things have been looking a little bleak.
I think back to the excitement I feel every year when the brown turns back to green and the flowers come up from the ground. There is a sense of newness and possibility in the air. It was that way last Spring and if all goes well, it will be that way again. In much the same way, we started the year with a real sense of excitement and possibilities. Along the way we have met some great people. We met many of these people because I chased them down and introduced myself, much to Beth's embarrassment, and also through the marvel of the internet.
Starting the TWT site is something I should have thought of a long time ago because we have met so many great people as a result. Quite a few of them have been right there with us when the bad times hit. It has also allowed us to stand beside others when things were going rough for them. This year has really had the effect of bringing a lot of priorities into focus for us. It has shown us that despite things happening to our stuff or us, the things that really matter are the people in our lives. So despite the immediate bleakness, we take comfort in the knowledge that the cycle continues. We will see more good times, the flowers will bloom again, and we will continue sharing our lives with a great group of people.
Adios,
The last few days here in the Huntsville area the leaves have really started to turn fall colors on the Oak, Elm, Sycamore and other trees. Many have already lost most of their leaves, but there are still some really beautiful trees out there. It is really making me want to get out and ride into East Texas.
This morning I was snoozing away and I heard a heavy thunderstorm move through around 9:00am. It sure made for some great sleeping. But alas, I had to get up and go to work around 11:30am. It poured all the way there. The trees were really whipping all over the place as the front pushed along. I think the leaves flying through the air were almost as thick as the raindrops on the windsheield As I pulled into the driveway I could see the trailing edge of the front not far off on the horizon. Clear blue skies lay behind it.
I've been sitting here working all day and looking out the window. I am fortunate because I have three huge windows right in front of my desk looking out into the woods. So on days like today I can take it all in. Of course the down side is that on days when I'd much rather be riding, I can sit here and take it all in
Once the front pushed through, the wind really picked up. The tall thin pine trees have been swaying hypnotically for hours now. The ground is carpeted with leaves of all shapes, sizes and colors. When the wind comes whipping along between the trees it picks up the leaves, tossing them into the air in swirling miniature tornadoes of wild colors. The cats out in the yard are not sure what to make of all the commotion. They can't decide if they should be chasing the leaves or if the leaves are actually chasing them.
The sky has become a deep clear blue and the temperature has dropped into the mid 50's and is still dropping. With no cloud cover to retain the heat, it looks to be a cool night. The sun is already getting low on the Western horizon, making the shadows long through the woods. The fading sunlight is coming in over the tree tops and lighting up the leaves and making them glow like the tops of the trees are on fire.
As I watch the cycle of the seasons draw to a close yet again, I find myself reflecting on another year that has come to a close. There are times when I look back and all the years are a blur. I have trouble remembering what happened and in which year. This year will go down as a memorable one for Beth and Myself. We have had a good share of trying circumstances that have left us wondering what else can happen. Much like the leafless trees and brown pastures, things have been looking a little bleak.
I think back to the excitement I feel every year when the brown turns back to green and the flowers come up from the ground. There is a sense of newness and possibility in the air. It was that way last Spring and if all goes well, it will be that way again. In much the same way, we started the year with a real sense of excitement and possibilities. Along the way we have met some great people. We met many of these people because I chased them down and introduced myself, much to Beth's embarrassment, and also through the marvel of the internet.
Starting the TWT site is something I should have thought of a long time ago because we have met so many great people as a result. Quite a few of them have been right there with us when the bad times hit. It has also allowed us to stand beside others when things were going rough for them. This year has really had the effect of bringing a lot of priorities into focus for us. It has shown us that despite things happening to our stuff or us, the things that really matter are the people in our lives. So despite the immediate bleakness, we take comfort in the knowledge that the cycle continues. We will see more good times, the flowers will bloom again, and we will continue sharing our lives with a great group of people.
Adios,
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