Lift thine eyes to the mountains

A trip to the mountains, especially when they are bursting into their fall riot of color is a chance at renewal and refreshment. I got to go to the mountains on Thursday and I took the back roads home so I could enjoy the fall colors. It sure beats the political pundits who have come to dominate TV. I guess as soon as the election is over we'll have to get started with the next one because obviously a year is not enough time to persuade voters. BUT, keep Manhattan just give me that countryside! Actually, for me I like Manhattan as a place to visit. Ican clear the mind too, but not refresh like the crisp mountain air. Interestingly, as I came through West Virginia, I noticed a mountain ridge crowned with wind turbines, obviously for power. Apparently Allegheny Power is more on the ball than Constellation Energy. After seeing miles of wind turbines on the mountains in California, I think we should be building lots of them here too. Falling leaves remind us of the life cycle with all its rhythms. Would that all of us could go out in such a blaze of glory! A family wedding will especially brighten this season.