Autumn Leaves

I think one of the most beautiful and enjoyable times of the year is autumn. When the leaves are turning color and the air is cool and crisp, rather than hot and muggy in the summer. Autumn is the shortest season, at least up here where the weather changes so rapidly. It really goes from Summer to Winter in about a month. Even though Autumn occupies three months on the calendar, it really can only claim the month of October. The leaves are almost gone from the trees now and on Sunday snow was in the air. Over the last week or so, I realized how the fallen leaves can bury yards and driveways. Soon the blanket of leaves will be replaced by a blanket of snow.