It's been cold around here. Seems like autumn is quickly giving way to winter. Nice fall colors this year. I've noticed this happens when the summer is unusually hot and humid. When the summer is long and hot, the winter is long and cold. It's a good time of year to do some astrophotography. The nights are crisp and clear. Well anyway, that's the weather update for this autumn. I've been busy with chores around the house. I'm trying to play "catchup" since the summer was too hot to get much done. Being just about caught up means it's time to do some glasswork. I've been triking just about every clear morning. It's cold, but lots of fun.
I had a couple of those rare moments recently. You know, the kind of moment where you feel that you would not want to be anywhere or doing anything else than just what you are doing at that particular moment. One of those moments occurred when I was lying on the hammock with Erika and the doggies. It was late afternoon and the sun was slowly fading to the west. A magnificent autumn day. The moment was incredibly peaceful and calm...almost surreal. Another time was when I was triking. I had just climbed a long steep hill and before me lay the Tsukahara plateau in all of its glory. I coasted down the hill banking through the turns at close to 50km/hr. I felt in complete control as if I were flying. I carried that feeling with me for the rest of the ride and the day. If only life were made of these moments tied end to end. I guess that's what makes these moments rare and precious. Wishing you all moments like this along with a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Cheers
