Gary Archibald, Weathercaster

The temperatures last week in the northeast cooled quite a bit as cooler air from Canada made a quick descent into the region. It was a hint of the fall season to come. I enjoyed it personally. The onset of the autumnal transition is greatly anticipated for many, like me, who enjoy the cooler, more comfortable temperatures, the changing colors of the leaves from the emerald to auburn, burnt sienna, gold - hues of tangerine, tawny, russet, and ochre.

I was greeted by a foraging squirrel on my porch yesterday afternoon. She was busy feasting on some seeds that had found there way to the front steps. I could tell, with urgency, that the collecting, harvesting pursuit was in full swing. The meeting was short. Off to the bushes and trees that line fenced yard next to mine…the light cool wind beckons and reminds my small fury, scurrying friend of work to be done! The leaves have started their transformation, and on the heels of this first act of metamorphosis, I await the explosion of color and vibrancy (camera in hand of course, for it presents a great opportunity to record the splendor of the act).

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The squirrels seem too forthright and focused to notice. They will be ready to be sure of the crisp decline in temperatures and the gradual withering away of the lush vegetation.

Alas, in the light, I too gather what transcends and ascends around me, like the diligent squirrel, I have an agenda. Mine, for now, is to absorb the grand spectacle, wishing to extend its introduction and climax soon upon us in the few short weeks to come.

I hope that you will enjoy it all, as I.

Cheers!

Gary