winter

 

There was no gradual transition between the seasons.  No gentle falling of colored leaves aided by autumn breezes. Thanksgiving Day was the last in a series of great fall days with balmy temperatures in the 70s and blue skies.  Then -- wham-- artic front, freezing temperatures, gale winds and a combination of rain, sleet, and a bit of snow coating fall's colors with ice.

 

My Backyard

Lubbock, Texas

starvation creek falls

 

Today is definitely a fall day -- but not one of those bright, crisp days.  The dreary, rainy weather reminded me of a few days last fall in Oregon. This creek and the falls were originally named "Starveout Creek" due to an incident in 1884, where two trains were marooned in a blizzard for two weeks near this site. Nobody actually starved, but there certainly weren't any writings about the beauty of the area at the time.

 

Starvation Creek Falls

Hood River County, Oregon

10.13.2015

signs of fall

 

It's a contrast to see green grass and blooming flower against the fall foliage.  While Lubbock may have leaves, we don't have them ankle-deep on the sidewalks.  Maybe because we don't have so many trees!  Nice fall weather and sunshine today but the forecast is rainy.

 

Portland, Oregon