The Wet and the Falling

The seasons are changing here in Iowa City. As much as some aspects of the winter aren't all that pleasant here, I do love this time of year. The walnut tree in our back yard is already shedding leaves and nuts - much to the peril of our heads but the delight of the squirrels. Today it looks like we are going to enjoy a chill drizzle for all our daylight hours. Although I would have happily gotten up this morning and gone off to ride my horse if the conditions weren't so exceedingly miserable, part of me is not upset at the prospect of staying all cozy and warm indoors until I have to go to work after lunch.