Today I am grateful for deciduous trees.
Because it's not enough for the world to be a vibrant green all through Spring, and in some parts of the world, through Summer as well. Where I grew up, the whole world was a gorgeous emerald color from March through the first bit of October.
No, that's not enough.
In October, half the plants in the world light on fire, shooting oranges, yellows, and reds across the slowly dying forests. We're in for a long winter, and several months of browns and greys, but just as they're saying farewell, the trees go out in flames.
That's not enough either.
Those leaves hit the ground, making a carpet of pure fun. Raking, leaf piles, leaf zombie monster tag with whatever kids you can get in on the game. And after that, coming in half-frozen, curling up by the fire, and drinking hot chocolate loaded with marshmallows.
That's what I'm grateful for today.
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