Currently 39 degrees with a S wind of 2.4 mph leaving it to feel like 39. Dew Point 34, Humidity 82%, Barometer 30.23, Visibility 10 mi, Sunrise 7:25 am, Sunset 5:25 pm. Mostly cloudy morning will become a partly cloudy afternoon, high mid 40s. S winds around 10 mph becoming W.

Partly cloudy evening will becoming mostly cloudy overnight. Low in the lower 30s. SW winds 5 – 10 mph with gusts to 20.

The most amazing sight this morning. I opened the blinds in time to witness a major leaf fall. No wind, no sound, just thousands of leaves that evidently decided to let go and drift groundward all at once. It was beautiful! I sank down in the nearby chair and simply sat there watching it for the longest time. I’ve sat in that chair watching rainfall and some heavy snowfalls, but never caught a leaf fall and I’m thrilled that I did this morning.

This is the first year that either I or someone else hasn’t been out in the back yard raking up leaves. And in all honesty, after the beauty outside this fall, I’ll never rake another Autumn leaf. The most gorgeous carpet of color you could imagine has been mine as I look out the window. I’m enchanted by it all.

I know that it won’t be long before it’s all covered up by the colorless white that winter brings, but the leaves in all their Autumn glory have made my tiny backyard a wonder. And I’m so appreciative of that.