and the beautiful golden tree by my deck is starkers! Every seasonal change has its benefits: Now I can see the mountain unobstructed by the abundance of leaves on that tree. I can feel the building energy towards family holidays, and the coming snows. I can't help it, I like snow... I like it falling magically even at the end of the winter when I am tired of it on the ground. This morning, the green lawn across the street is all gone to golden brown, under the blanket of the leaves that... Sign in to see full entry.