Glories of Nature

November 2010

We have lived in this house going on 6 years now.  Visitors think we are so lucky, because of the view we have of the City across the valley.     I say YES, lucky.  But my eyes are looking to the left at the beautiful woods (2 pastures away).  Quite frankly the view of the City leaves me cold, I could do without it.  Yes, houses are 'sold' because of such views, silly.  The woods are ever changing and seasonal.  Even in the dead of winter they come alive.  The last few days have been good for the soul.  Trees are bursting into green, the sunsets over the City have been red and orange -  hints of the truly brilliant colors to come in summer.  I so love spring (and fall), even without the flowers, the shades of green are so fresh and bright, especially in contrast to the darker evergreen trees.  The air is crisp and cool, the sun is warm.  A very good time to get outside and work!  Our son mowed the lawn this week, takes close to an hour and a half.  Looks better now than the winter into spring shaggy growth.  We have neighbors who are fanatics and have already been out twice but I like to wait for a few dry days, makes the work easier!