Fall Weather:
A healing balm from the extremes of August heat and humidity. The mind becomes more clear with crisper temperatures. The body feels more bouncy and less bogged down by the fatigue of summer dehydration.
I think about the four seasons, how they are like life. In Spring, things come to life; in Summer they live to abudance; in the Fall things slow down; and in Winter they die.
But of all the people over the years I've asked "So, what is your favorite season?" the majority seem to say Fall.
Perhaps that is because in this life we do not experience ever a permanent, sustained state of pleasure and joy, as symbolized at least in Summer. Perhaps the best we can hope for in terms of happiness this side of the grave are reliefs from the extremes forces of nature, and a bit of comfort now and then. Like relief from summer heat, and a quiet solace drinking a whiskey in front of the fireplace.
Camping Trip:
Treated myself to a new set of camping gear last weekend: tent, stove, table, cooler, canopy shade covering, etc.
Planning on next weekend at Robber's Cave in OK. Hiking, bouldering, cave exploring, fishing, cooking, and fire building.
Will share photos!