Sand for All Seasons

                                                                       Fall in Florida


November 11, 2016

I have only lived in Florida for about fourteen months. I live on the beach. I remember first moving down here and reading a blog about living on the beach. The author advised against doing so. She said if one did move to the beach he/she would be sick of it after a year. The sand, red tide, bugs, etc. would be a frustration.

I love the beach and am the happiest I have ever been in my life. I moved from Philadelphia. I have always wanted to live at the beach and I finally did it. I want to stay here for the rest of my life.

To me this is one of the best times of the year. Yes, there is less humidity than the summer but the temperatures are still warm. And people still bath in the Gulf. Some days are just perfect for Florida sun, and some days remind me winter is approaching.

Crowds are still not as prevalent this time of year but it is slowly building to the vacation season from January to April.

Fall in Florida at the beach is beautiful!

Nature's Beauty in the Consistency of Change

                                                       I walk through the corridors of color
                                                           with crisp air and blue skies
                                                         my soul rejoices for a brief time
                                                          because I know that with the
                                                                   setting of the sun
                                                            the colors will quickly fade

                                                        The cold  will come soon enough
                                                          and the leaves will be no more
                                                                 color will disappear
                                                            and yet my soul is at peace

                                                   Nature will make changes to my world
                                                                    it will take away
                                                           but it will also remember to give
                                                             for light will still come forth
                                                                 through the barren trees
                                                    exposing me to a different perspective
                                                                        void of color
                                                                but open to new sights
                                                                     in shades of grey

                                                  Consistent Soul
                                                  MD, 2012