The End of Autumn
- October 31, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (20) Comments
Sandwiched between the riotous color of fall and the pristine beauty of snow covered fields lies the end of Autumn. Day after day of unrelenting gray marks the Northeast Kingdom. We watch the weather this time of year, we note the freezing days and complain about colder weather on the way. We complain about the warmer days as well knowing that they will soon end. It’s an unsettled time of year as we wait for the onslaught we know is coming.
Yesterday, Mountain Man and I moved Khrysta’s pasture for the last time this year. The grass is gone. She won’t venture far from the barn when the snow is waist deep. No need to tend fences that will be brought down in the drifting snow. And the bane of my existence, hunting season, will start in just another week. We can’t take a chance a lost hunter will wander into our woods and take a misplaced shot.
I pulled the fence posts and then waited for Mountain Man to join me half way up the pasture. Brown, gray, as far as the eye can see. The wind whistled through the pines. As I watched Mountain Man in the distance, I thought about my life. So many years now, so many Autumns. Will there be another one? Only God has that answer. I allow myself to feel the sensation of the wind on my face. I see the dead leaves dance with every gust. Mountain Man draws closer. I pick up the fence posts and head over. Back to work, no time to dwell on the inevitable march of time. I’m here, alive now, and that’s enough.
I love your new background! Autumn where you live is so beautiful, I will miss the pics!! I know the pics of the snow will be amazing. Khrysta looks like she loves her new field!
Date: October 31, 2009
Without the desolation of winter we will not get the beauty of spring.
Why does everything have to have a cost!
-Luke Sidewalker
Date: October 31, 2009
Ahhh in your setting, the afterlife of heaven must look similar – you live in such beautiful, heavenly country, it can't be much different (though without the misplaced hunters and waist deep snow taking down your fences, I am sure)!
I hope you have a good weekend.
Date: October 31, 2009
It's so strange to live in a place where there are no strong delineations between seasons. Sure, it will be rainier in next few months, but there is no space here between the end of Autumn and the beginning of winter.
Lovely post.
Date: October 31, 2009
Nice to see Mountain Man back. Autumn is a gorgeous time except with the sky is filled with dark clouds that look ominous! Sad to see winter coming.
Date: October 31, 2009
It used to long for a "BIT" of snow at this time of year. It really does luminate everything at night, especially with a bright moon.
Well at least you don't ever have to sing "I dreaming of a White Christmas."
Date: October 31, 2009
Glad MM is back! I'm still running the AC, Thursday we were hottest in the nation. I can without a doubt say I hate Florida weather. It's no fun! Hard to enjoy Halloween when it is close to 100 outside. 2 weeks ago we were teased with lower temps and NO HUMIDITY. My kinda weather! My Dad was born in Maine, how come I can't be there??
Date: October 31, 2009
What a beautiful post. Thank you!
I know you are glad Mountain Man is home
Hunters are scary in this area too.
We have so many poachers that just don't give a *#@&! Our property is posted with signs everywhere and they just ignore them. The bane of my existence..
I think that is so awesome you are profiling other bloggers! I really enjoy reading about them and visiting their sites!
We have a new filly! She is adorable…
Always look forward to your posts, Mountain Woman!
Misha
Date: October 31, 2009
It looks so peaceful, thank you for sharing the change of the seasons.
Date: October 31, 2009
so poetic, thanks
Date: October 31, 2009
I agree. I would hate the hunting season and having to hear and worry about the shooting. Glad you are enjoying the beautiful Fall with Mountain Man.
Date: October 31, 2009
Even with the gray skies, the photos are still beautiful. And, just think, soon you will have a nice warm scarf and hat to keep you warm through the winters! ;o)
Date: November 01, 2009
Those clouds are there so that you can find the silver linings! Things are still alive out there in all the grey; you just have to look in different places. Keep warm!
Date: November 01, 2009
It's like tucking her in for the winter so to speak.
We can't stop time so like you I just try to enjoy it and remember the moments.
Date: November 01, 2009
Our Autumn, unlike our work, is over for the year. November dawned cold, rainy and dreary…right on schedule. I enjoy, and look forward to, winter's sleep and also look forward to November's rain. I like to eat so I like the rain -grin-.
Muzzle season began yesterday; there goes the quiet.
Date: November 01, 2009
It's a melancholy time when autumn waves farewell.
Date: November 01, 2009
We have had lots of snow already and hunting season is pretty much over too.
Beautiful images!!
Date: November 02, 2009
we're having a "sorta" autumn.. going more right into winter with brief reprieves tho of warmth.. time warp…
your photogs are idyllic
blessings
gp in mt
Date: November 02, 2009
Your little spot on Earth is Heavenly, even with the doom and gloom of the season, and your lovely narrative makes it shine.
Date: November 02, 2009
Adventures as at once exciting and scary!
I wish we could drive a huge truck load of hay to see you!
Wishes are for dreaming (as my Grandmother would say). But maybe…maybe someday…
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Date: November 02, 2009