Daily gift

The drive to work today was pretty routine.  But there is nothing routine about looking at the sides of the road and seeing the great beauty of rolling hills and meadows, and a little farther, the forests hiding most of the modern buildings.  At one point a ramp connecting two major highways is above the tree level and gives one the view of miles of forest dotted with restaurants and office complexes.

The ramp descends onto a highway that follows an adjacent park for at least two miles.  The park has frisbee golf, baseball diamonds carved inside of surrounding trees, walking paths, picnic tables, and a creek the length of the park.  This time of year, a person can add the absolute magnificence of the turning leaves, yellow, red and lime green in hue.  It's stunning and striking... everyday.  It's a great gift to experience this scene daily.  It certainly lifts a spirit at low ebb.