Times Chronicle & Public Spirit
Our hunt for Red October
Morning drives in October are just stunning. It’s rather like driving through an artist’s palette, through varying shades of orange, yellow, green and brown. But by far, the most stunning of all are the shades of red.
Certain trees turn a bright red, as a prized ruby in an ornate setting of gems. And if you happen to catch this treasure around sunrise, it is nothing short of dazzling.
These are the trees I seek out, the ones that make me do a double take. The beauty of this color defies adequate description.
It must be seen to be appreciated.
Unfortunately, this bright array of color only lasts a few short weeks, but it is well worth a drive through a park or other wooded areas. The memory of autumn’s majesty has to sustain us through the sometimesbleak days of winter. So, soak in these colorful days while you can!
I find myself slowing down as I make my way to work in the mornings. It is calming to take in such beauty. And it’s fascinating to think that just a few short weeks ago, most of these leaves were all a similar shade of green.
Ah, the joy of being a Pennsylvania girl. We get the best of every season. That goes for our trees, as well as so many other things.
Unless you have been living in a bubble, you know that there is another hunt for Red October going on right now … the quest for another World Series championship by our incredible Philadelphia Phillies.
The excitement is everywhere. At my workplace, we hosted a Phillies Day, a dress-down day for employees and a pep rally for residents. It was a sea of red!
It is so wonderful to be united for a hopeful cause like this one. People tend to be happier, friendlier and definitely more hopeful.
In fact, I recently heard a TV news report that crime was down in the city of Philadelphia.
Perhaps people are so gripped with Phillies fever, that they are less apt to feel angry… coincidence? Maybe. But we are all definitely united in this Red October.
So whether you are enjoying the vibrant red of the fall leaves or are immersed in this final leg of baseball’s season, enjoy it, and feel the power of red.