A Perfect Day

By the river near Whitemud

This may be the last truly snow-free day until spring. Lots of below zero temperatures next week, and snow this weekend. Today, however, it was simply gorgeous. Crisp and bright. Blue sky. I made a point of enjoying the clear roads as a driver, and the soft browns and golds of Whitemud Ravine as a walker. It’s possible that the weather will unfold not as predicted – we’ve lasted well into November without winters’ grip taking permanent hold of the landscape, but it may be too much to ask for a few more weeks of autumn.