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November 08, 2005
It smelled like autumn today
It smelled like autumn today, walking home from the office, as I passed under the arches of vegetation some folks have created over the sidewalk in front of their homes on 17th. The elevated yards are right at nose level, and I noticed the earthy scent of it all first... if it weren't for that, I probably wouldn't have noticed the leaves.
"Wow, the leaves have changed!" Not everywhere, but here the sidewalk was covered in reds and browns. I was rather taken aback; the weather has been so warm and clear still... despite my exhortations to my clients and my watching of my own energies, I've barely noticed the actual season creeping up on us.
I only have summer to say goodbye to these days, and not vacation from school along with it. A more subtle mourning is present, and the majority of me says, "Welcome, Autumn." The hint of resistance I feel looks like fear of a too-busy two months of holidays, with insufficient time given to rest and renewal. I appreciate the awareness. I will do my best to take care of myself properly this fall and winter.
Posted by Josh A. at November 8, 2005 05:41 PM