A Fine Autumn Day

Today, was one of those autumn days that is just about perfect.  A blue sky in bright contrast to the yellow box elder and cottonwood leaves still on the trees that line the river.  The river is clear, and slowly flows by as I rake up fallen leaves.  Mollie lies nearby, chewing on a stick.  The sun just warm enough to work without a jacket

Later on a mid-day walk, I realize that this might be one of the last fine days of autumn.  Snowstorms have already hit the East coast, and other are forecast for our area in the coming week.