It's the time of year in Michigan where thoughts of global warming disappear and we begin to think of preparation for our "grey" or "gray" season [isn't English fun in it's looseness?]. This weekend, its time to take the boat out of the lake and get it into storage. I have to seal the deck. I'm considering putting my golf clubs in the basement. It's definitely time to take the air conditioners out of the cottage windows.
For all of the dire consequences about our changing climate, the obvious changes predicted are not obvious. The leaves are turning color on schedule. Birds are beginning to circle in preparation of leaving the area. Local temperatures are at or below normal... still. No, our focus is on getting ready to hunker down for several months of short daylight hours and heavy meals.
We have an apple cider mill not far from here. I've been remiss about going there, so my wife finally skipped her workout session to pick up cider and spice/sugar doughnuts.
This morning, my wife was fascinated by the sunrise and clouds so she took the picture below. As autumn deepens, we get more dark clouds and bright sun contrasts like that. Gradually, the clouds take over as more Canadian air sweeps over the Great Lakes and keep the sky loaded with cold moisture.
Winter is on its way... but not yet here. There is still abundant color and life to look at.
I really didn't want to write about politics today. We all need a break from that.
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