For some time, I’ve
been hinting about a future blog on issues around fire, flood,
climate change, etc. Last night, I sat down to start what I imagine as a series
of blogs on these things. But instead of a thoughtful, informative piece, I
found myself writing a rant—a tirade about our misdeeds as a species, our
failure to “get it” about climate change, and our individual responsibility for
how we deal with the risks of living with nature in all her beauty and danger.
After a few pages
of that, I settled down, having “vented my spleen,” as they used to say back in
the 18th century. And now, I think I’m prepared to start the blog(s) in a more
calm and thoughtful mood. To ease the transition from the rant to the
conversation, I thought I’d share some photos from a lovely, balmy late afternoon
walk—the glorious fall air, the Colorado blue skies, and persistent autumn
colors. Oh … and a mysteriously perched token left by (or for?) some passing child.
In only two cases did I take more than one picture of the same tree ... or maybe it's three. Spot them if you can!
Who wouldn’t be
soothed by such a day?
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