This wouldn't be my top submission, but if God had a suggestion box, I'd like to make a note about Autumn. Far be it from me to question the Almighty, but I think Autumn should last longer. I'm specifically thinking about the leaves on the trees. The beauty of Fall in the changing leaves is far too fleeting.
Wouldn't it be much better if we could have these bright red, yellow, and orange (proof that God is a Clemson fan) colors for more than just a few weeks? Especially since we have to live with the barren, empty, dead look of winter for months.
It's beautiful at NaCoMe right now; the trees are really showing off. And as I lamented losing these colors soon, and wishing they could stay longer, I was reminded that some things are more meaningful because they don't last. We must appreciate the colors because they arrive and depart so quickly. Like many things in life, our only choice is to appreciate it while it lasts. As we approach Autumn, and (unfortunately) winter, following a particularly challenging year, I think it would serve us well to appreciate more things. Especially those that are fleeting.
I'd still like the leaves to last longer, but I'll just work to appreciate them - and a few other things - a little harder. Hopefully you can do the same,
- Ryan " Flash" Moore