The urban autumn is different than the rural one I grew up with – despite the relatively close geographical location. I found the same thing in the winter – when I was growing up, I had to deal with snow plows and roads that could or could not be driven on. I found upon living in/near Boston that the more important upkeep was that of the sidewalks. Wow. Icey sidewalks suck. Who knew?
Now, again, it’s the sidewalks:
Of course, we have trees. Or else, where would the leaves fall from?
But these have street lights, bus signs, and mail boxes. Unlike those of my childhood:
I kind of like the city ones better.
Of course, my kids like the other kind better, and wish they could move to that sort of town.
Isn’t that just the way of it?
I really miss having 4 seasons. In Alaska we have 2 really, summer and winter. Then we have about a week of slush (Spring) and leaves falling (Fall). The leaves never really get a chance to turn all of the way before the winter comes and covers them with snow. They get to the yellow stage. I really miss red leaves. Thanks for posting the photos!