Am I the only one bending over to inhale a flower's fragrance? I'm not too proud to kneel on the ground to inhale the seductive scent of a late rose bloom. Yet, I have to say, I rarely, if ever see other pedestrians bending over. Do you engage in this simple pleasure? In the balmy 75% autumn weather that we have been enjoying lately, the intoxicating essence is as intense as on a hot summer day. I relish this last vestige of spring, summer and now fall. Every season has its own allure, but for now, here is an autumn sampling that provides very special treats for sensory delights of every kind. All that is required is a nose, skin, eyes and ears.
Stop 'n' Sniff
Watch out, its scent is addictive!
Touch
With my eyes closed, this frond felt like the soft tail of a kitten.
See
The bark of a sycamore tree always displays amazing patterns, bursting from the trunk in a final spurt of growth.
Listen
As I trudge through the crunchy piles of dried leaves, some as big as dinner plates, the decibels are nearly deafening...but I like it!
