Here we are again with the changing colors. This is truly my favorite time of year. I would say I think it's earlier than usual, but in actuality we are only a few days before October. For the first time in my lifetime I was able to drive into the White Mountains and see some of the fall colors first hand. Granted, having grown up in the grand state of New Hampshire, I know fall. I know the changing of the guard and the hues of red, orange, and yellow that arrive this time of year. What I did not know was the vast landscape of color in the mountains save for an Ode to New Hampshire YouTube video I watched when I lived in Florida and in Italy to remind me of my home. 

Yesterday, I embraced the area and drove seven hours exploring and seeing this ever changing landscape portrait. If only my camera could adequately tell and share what I saw first hand. Over the next few weeks, I know what my Saturdays will now consist of. I will do my best to document and share the beauty that surrounds us, well me, and maybe you depending on where you live. 

Even in this crazy time consisting of our pandemic lives, the  non stop news cycle, and the saga of the 2020 election, there are reasons to smile and feel grateful.  
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The mid 40s low this morning means one thing and one thing only - summer has indeed departed. As we transition to our beautiful fall colors and the cooler days ahead, I'm trying to get in some additional trips to nature. Yesterday was fun even after my best Gollum imitation caused me to fall between two giant boulders and crash into the water. Note to self, either bring someone along next time or maybe look more than a split second before jumping boulders. My bare foot didn't realize there was a slick surface waiting. Thankfully, my knee slamming into the side of the boulder and my left hand bracing my fall spared me my dignity. The bruising today . . . not so much. 

Enjoy the weather my friends why you you can. Remember to have fun and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us all.