I love this time of year! I realize now I could never appreciate the changing of seasons while living in Southern California. Living in Oregon for the past seventeen years sure has changed my perspective. I've grown to enjoy the beauty in the color of a simple leaf. The transformation from green to rich gold and crimson shades is spectacular. The sunny crispness of the air begs for a quick stroll in the local park today. A great idea for breathing fresh ideas into this writer's mind!