Tag: autumn

  • Seasons of Change

    Seasons of Change

    Gone are the summer evenings of sunlight and splendor. Fallen are the leaves of autumn once more. Bright mornings give way to early darkness as a new season approaches. The rivers are much cooler now and the snow will be flying soon. I even had ice in my guides while fishing this weekend, which acted…

  • Don’t Take Fall For Granted

    Don’t Take Fall For Granted

    The autumn leaves have already peaked here in the high country and I’m not sure how that’s possible. Gone are the blazing hot days of intense summer sun. We’re in what some people call “Indian summer” and although the origin of the phrase isn’t entirely clear, it was likely a period after the first frost…

  • Routine (The good, the bad, and the necessary)

    Routine (The good, the bad, and the necessary)

    Routine is part of life. Most of us wake up, go to work, come home, make dinner, watch a show and go to bed. We rinse and repeat Monday through Friday until the weekend finally arrives. I’ve had students for the past four weeks and we now have our routine. It’s a good one and…

  • The Shadows of Fall

    The Shadows of Fall

    Sunlight waning Shadows appear Longer, deeper, colder A new day dawns Shadows fade Shorter, shallower, warmer Seasons shift as time elapses New bonds are made near and far The first snow is met with a smile or a grimace Stubborn leaves remain as seasons collide The shadows of fall are upon us.