I'm ready for full-on fall, but nature on the east coast is not there yet. A few leaves have let go. Most are still green. Even as I type, a late-blooming cicada is making itself known outside. The windows are open, at least, and the A/C is off. I'm in shorts and bare feet. It's coming. I appreciate reading about the glory of yours!
Glorious is a John Muir word. He used it a lot to describe the Sierras. We don’t have enough words like that, especially since awesome got, like, totally used up.
Agreed. Awesome got highjacked. It was so perfect at one time: full of awe. Wonder can be used artfully in place of awesome but now I am going to think glorious. Thank you.
Damn! I DO need to read more John Muir. One of the most glorious places on earth is Yosemite. I am fortunate enough to live about six hours northwest of Yosemite Valley and have had the fortunate experience to have stayed in Yosemite probably 20 times in the last 40 years. When my kids were school aged, we went there annually for spring break - in snow, in rain, in beautiful spring weather. In May of this year, I made reservations for several nights in April of 2025 (you have to reserve well in advance). Can't wait. Muir was remarkable. I remember his comment about of all the paths one takes in life, make sure at least a few are dirt paths (something like that!).
September always my favorite time in Colorado. The air and the aspens and the first snow. The olfactory overtime!! The only dead thing that smells wonderful as it decays.
I very much appreciate your recommendation! I'm honored.
Such stunning imagery, keep writing! I love in Idaho, as you say, crisp clean, quiet air. What a blessing from our Heavenly Father. After we moved to north Idaho, many years ago, what a lovely adventure that was, Fall has remained my favorite time of year.
In South Florida for 34 years. I grew up in the Midwest. With the beautiful fall leaves and cooler temperatures. I don’t like the super cold, but do like to see snow falling too.
My son is in the process of moving back to Alberta, but to Calgary instead of up near Edmonton, where he lived for about ten years. Now you guys get to feed him. Good luck.
I may be the only Canadian who went to Alberta and couldn't find a restaurant serving steak ( your dream resto? ). Pre- internet, no recommendations from hotels, etc. Traveledl with kids..so probably didn't try to hard when McD's sufficed. But your yoot would have limited grazing if this guy was in charge :). Eh?
I'm ready for full-on fall, but nature on the east coast is not there yet. A few leaves have let go. Most are still green. Even as I type, a late-blooming cicada is making itself known outside. The windows are open, at least, and the A/C is off. I'm in shorts and bare feet. It's coming. I appreciate reading about the glory of yours!
"Glorious is the only word I know that can capture all of it." Is that not the truth! Thank you for this.
Glorious is a John Muir word. He used it a lot to describe the Sierras. We don’t have enough words like that, especially since awesome got, like, totally used up.
Agreed. Awesome got highjacked. It was so perfect at one time: full of awe. Wonder can be used artfully in place of awesome but now I am going to think glorious. Thank you.
Read a John Muir book and you’ll pick up more. In fact, I’m going to go back and borrow some from ol’ John.
Damn! I DO need to read more John Muir. One of the most glorious places on earth is Yosemite. I am fortunate enough to live about six hours northwest of Yosemite Valley and have had the fortunate experience to have stayed in Yosemite probably 20 times in the last 40 years. When my kids were school aged, we went there annually for spring break - in snow, in rain, in beautiful spring weather. In May of this year, I made reservations for several nights in April of 2025 (you have to reserve well in advance). Can't wait. Muir was remarkable. I remember his comment about of all the paths one takes in life, make sure at least a few are dirt paths (something like that!).
Thanks again for this piece.
September always my favorite time in Colorado. The air and the aspens and the first snow. The olfactory overtime!! The only dead thing that smells wonderful as it decays.
I very much appreciate your recommendation! I'm honored.
Enjoy those Sawtooths. J
Such stunning imagery, keep writing! I love in Idaho, as you say, crisp clean, quiet air. What a blessing from our Heavenly Father. After we moved to north Idaho, many years ago, what a lovely adventure that was, Fall has remained my favorite time of year.
I miss the change of the seasons. You captured it beautifully in words.
In South Florida for 34 years. I grew up in the Midwest. With the beautiful fall leaves and cooler temperatures. I don’t like the super cold, but do like to see snow falling too.
Monica, where are you that the seasons are mostly the same?
Good word… Glorious.
Lovely.
Why this year's autumn is such a relief, I don't know, but it is. The deadly heat is gone and the flowers are rejoicing with new vigor.
It’s always the best time of the year.
The air is certainly fresher in autumn. We're having a stretch of unseasonably warm weather up here in Ontario, Canada. Quite nice.
My son is in the process of moving back to Alberta, but to Calgary instead of up near Edmonton, where he lived for about ten years. Now you guys get to feed him. Good luck.
I may be the only Canadian who went to Alberta and couldn't find a restaurant serving steak ( your dream resto? ). Pre- internet, no recommendations from hotels, etc. Traveledl with kids..so probably didn't try to hard when McD's sufficed. But your yoot would have limited grazing if this guy was in charge :). Eh?