I rode with some singing friends yesterday to yet another Celebration of Life, and it was, again, a celebration! It was in a wine country city a couple of hours away, so our driver took a back route to get there. The colors were marvelous! Wine country is beautiful most of the year, with meticulous vines in rows up and down the hills. They still had their leaves, which were wonderful shades of yellows and oranges, and the sun hit them with a clarity which magnified their beauty.
As a former drinker, I had avoided trips to or through wine country for several years. This time, though, I wasn’t pining for a tasting, thank goodness. I could simply enjoy the beauty, and consider how much money I had saved by not purchasing any fancy grape juice!
There were more colors at the celebration of our friend’s life: her dozens of scarves were on display for friends to take whatever caught their eyes. I now can be wrapped in a multi-color hug in a hand-loomed shawl! Her son also had her many pairs of earrings out for the taking. What a lovely thing to do!
The way home was lit by the golden light close to sunset, which set off the yellows and oranges of the vineyards. It was simply spectacular! It made the many hours in the car a rare treat.
In this time of change, I am grateful to be able to see and enjoy the wonders of nature, the colorful creations of my Creator, in the beauty of this season.
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