Wow, this was first published on October 16 of 2010--things and experiences seem so close sometimes I have to remind myself how long I have been writing this...I had returned to the US possibly after six months or possibly after a year---there was a conference in Texas. I had gone from Texas to Oregon to pick up some old things from a friend's place and then to Boston for a quick stop ---then flew out. All those places I had some work to do--conference, pending business and meeting a friend. That was my first year in Sweden and I was in transition.
I am always in transition. But some years are heavier than others. There is a whole book about that year--that needs to get written....:)
Posting this next to the last week's post about color. I had seen pictures of autumn in Kashmir and of-course in brochures for colleges in the US. But my first sight of it in the US, years and years ago made me feel like I was in a dream.
Pennsylvania autumn is the most stunning. Because unlike Sweden it is actually warm. You get sunny days. Sun shinning through these colors is something else. A true time for reflection. It blends so well with halloween and pumpkin and apple crumble and cider. These are some of my favourite things....:) 🎵🎵
Btw, people go for special drives just to see 'Fall Colours'. And these were taken when my friend took me for long drives through outskirts of Boston and one was taken in Oregon (Oregon colors are not as stark because of geography, but autumn definitely makes its mark there as well!!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!
For years in Pennsylvania, this was my favorite sight. While the leaves were gone from the trees they still rest a while on the streets, before being dutifully raked away. I made sure at least a few times before they were swept away, I would push them together neatly, with my feet into a pile and revel in kicking them as I walked. All the time looking around because the sweepers would detest me for creating more work for them. The other thing to do is to pick up these leaves in your hands and stare into the mild autumn sun and just throw them into the air and then duck .....as them come wafting down..... Boston, October, 2010.
Autumn in Portland. Thought the colors are the best on the east coast, you can see the range of shades all the way to Oregon. It is a treat to drive through these these streets that are lined by trees that convert to being multi'color', every autumn!!
This is what I call a Half Autumn tree. In the middle of autumn you can spot these trees that are half way in the spirit of autumn. The leaves are still alive, there are a few branches, bare and proud, and then this pile of color that covers the ground, almost a ray of hope--that is is not over yet...
Branches flowing out of this tree were covered with rich yellow. I noticed their color next to the 'green trees'. It seemed that these trees were never green. Such is the illusion of perception....what we see, we think has always been that way.....
I am always in transition. But some years are heavier than others. There is a whole book about that year--that needs to get written....:)
Posting this next to the last week's post about color. I had seen pictures of autumn in Kashmir and of-course in brochures for colleges in the US. But my first sight of it in the US, years and years ago made me feel like I was in a dream.
Pennsylvania autumn is the most stunning. Because unlike Sweden it is actually warm. You get sunny days. Sun shinning through these colors is something else. A true time for reflection. It blends so well with halloween and pumpkin and apple crumble and cider. These are some of my favourite things....:) 🎵🎵
Btw, people go for special drives just to see 'Fall Colours'. And these were taken when my friend took me for long drives through outskirts of Boston and one was taken in Oregon (Oregon colors are not as stark because of geography, but autumn definitely makes its mark there as well!!
Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Autumn colors are the best in New England!! When you are there, in the midst of Red, Yellow and Orange, you cannot believe it is all real. The colors radiate such warmth that you are pulled into them. Often times I have imagined wearing those colors, in silk and chiffon. Nature has the best taste in color palette !! Boston, October, 2010.
For years in Pennsylvania, this was my favorite sight. While the leaves were gone from the trees they still rest a while on the streets, before being dutifully raked away. I made sure at least a few times before they were swept away, I would push them together neatly, with my feet into a pile and revel in kicking them as I walked. All the time looking around because the sweepers would detest me for creating more work for them. The other thing to do is to pick up these leaves in your hands and stare into the mild autumn sun and just throw them into the air and then duck .....as them come wafting down..... Boston, October, 2010. 
Autumn in Portland. Thought the colors are the best on the east coast, you can see the range of shades all the way to Oregon. It is a treat to drive through these these streets that are lined by trees that convert to being multi'color', every autumn!!
This is what I call a Half Autumn tree. In the middle of autumn you can spot these trees that are half way in the spirit of autumn. The leaves are still alive, there are a few branches, bare and proud, and then this pile of color that covers the ground, almost a ray of hope--that is is not over yet...
Branches flowing out of this tree were covered with rich yellow. I noticed their color next to the 'green trees'. It seemed that these trees were never green. Such is the illusion of perception....what we see, we think has always been that way.....
Half Autumn Tree!
ReplyDeleteAt first I wondered why you chose to feature this particular "half dressed" tree. It's coloring is beautiful but I was sure you had others that could have been selected to be seen. Until I read your words. Half Autumn Tree! I like it. (Sounds like the title of a novel :-). Maybe that tree has a story to share.
Thanks for reading. Yes, that half autumn tree, is something that are to me when I was in PA. And the world that followed usually were, Mercy, Mercy Me, Melody, Meloncholy, Music, Mercy, Mercy, Me!! I have half a poem written and yes, it also sounds like a nice name for a novel!! And I do think that trees have stories to share.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading. Yes, that half autumn tree, is something that WAS SPECIAL to me when I was in PA. And the WORDS that followed usually were, Mercy, Mercy Me, Melody, Meloncholy, Music, Mercy, Mercy, Me!! I have half a poem written and yes, it also sounds like a nice name for a novel!! And I do think that trees have stories to share.
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