Well, Autumn hit for real this week. First sign was the flower beds all over temple square got dug up. Where they had been lush and beautiful, there was just tilled soil. Later the same day they were planted with (what else?) pansies and something that looks like a poppy, and tulip bulbs. I now know that these flowers will survive the harsh weather ahead, and live to bloom like crazy in the spring. The trees on temple square are being wrapped in lights preparatory to the beautiful Christmas light displays that will attract people from all over the world. The leaves on all trees deciduous are turning colors. My favorites are yellow and pinkish orange. They almost look florescent they are so bright. The wilderness area where we ride is changing color too. The oak covered hills have gone from green to red. Higher up you can see large patches of bright yellow, I suspect aspen. It has rained for two days and it is predicted to snow the next 3 days. We are wearing jackets and using the heater in the car.
The happiest sign of Autumn is the arrival of my new grandson, Benjamin David Demke. He was due on Halloween but decided to come early to the great joy of his parents and happy relatives. Thanks to Andy and Jenny for blessing me another beautiful grandbaby.
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