There is a road between towns here in northern Massachusetts, I think it's route 125. It passes from WIlmington, North Reading, Andover, into North Andover. If you have never had an opportunity to drive along this road, you are missing one of the most beautiful roads in New England. You actually feel the season when you pass along that road. I know this sounds ridiculous, but it is just beautiful. It's just a two lane winding road that cuts through the small town New England Americana. The whole way is lined with trees that in many areas have curved and almost have grown together high above the road and when the seasons change, it overtakes you. The season flashes by around your car.
I have the absolute pleasure of driving this road frequently and almost every time I am on that road, I truly cannot but help to enjoy my journey. Today was such the case as a drive to drop my husband off at the hangar and a play date brought us once again through there. The trees are starting to become patchy with color. Mostly a light pale yellow, but it's just a promise of the changes to come when the world will become awash with a chill that brings the bright yellows and deep reds and every shade of orange that you couldn't possibly imagine any other colors could ever be that vibrant. It has started. The changing of the seasons. Welcome Fall!
Welcome chilly air and knit sweaters, the earthy smell of fallen leaves and the crackle that lingers in the air as you shuffle through them. Welcome school and yellow pencils and buses. Welcome apple picking and spiced treats simmering on the stove and baking in the over, permeating the homes with the sweet scents of the season that seems to have been birthed in this very place. Welcome holidays and the thrill and excitement that it brings and the hopes of the new year to come. Yes, it is that time again, where we welcome change. Welcome Fall!
Hooray!!! Welcome Fall! And Birthday Month! And much needed getaways!!!!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I know that road, too. Love it! It is almost like traveling down it just whisks you away to some other place. I used to travel down it several times a week to see a good friend who used to live on the other side of town. But, now I don't have to because my good friend moved closer to me and I could ride my bike to her house...if I wanted to. But, I think I'll stick to traveling by car as my biking legs aren't really "up to snuff" these days. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, I wish we had seasons in Texas!! Fall is by FAR my most favorite time of year. I live it vicariously through scented candles and baked goods for the most part... but I try my darnedest!! Plus, what's not to love about fall boots and fun sweaters w/jeans... aaah, I can't wait.
ReplyDeletePS: Send some of that fall weather this way, please. It's under 100 now, which is a start... the weather guys are teasing us with below 90 temps this weekend. :)