Fall is upon us now. And with it brings the wonderful time of harvest. Fruits and vegetables,
nuts. Hunting season is also here. Many will load up the old truck and head out into natures wonder land, in search of that big buck, few will get it. Also the time for fishing for that prized steelhead or salmon. Packing away the summer garden tools, racking leaves, and jumping in a pile of them to be sure. Picking that just right pumpkin with the kids. And if some of are very lucky, will be able to go to attend and old fashion fall barn dance. Getting the winter coats out along with Skies and shovels, mittens and scarfs.
Oh this is my favorite time of the year. I remember well as a lad, families heading out and stocking up on wood for the stove or fireplace.
And moms canning, with the heady smells of Apples and peaches, walnuts, Carrots, corn, and peas
and such.
And who could forget Halloween. With us young kids going to our neighbors house and Trick or treating.
I will always be eternally grateful to be born in a time of wonder and great events.
I look back at the many events that I have been blessed to have lived through.
The start and end of WW2, The fall of the Berlin wall, The Korean conflict. .... It dam sure seemed like a war to me. ..... I never saw a television until I was 14. That was a big deal. The internet, cell phones,
Medical break throughs of all kinds. And who could forget, man landing on the moon. with Neal
Armstrong's words " that's one small step for man, one giant leap for man kind." Martin L King.
And the Assassination of John F Kennedy. The attempt on President Reagan's life. The advent of the smart phone The stock market that never stops going up. The first black president.
I am very sure I forgot many more.
I guess this time of year makes me stop and reflect more than any other time.
I have seen many of them. And I parse God, for allowing me the privilege to be born in a time of wonder, good friends, A loving wife and wonderful family.
I do hope you all have a great fall as well.
RETW