Colors!

I didn't really expect it to be this magnificent, honestly.

I have lived in New England, a few times, so I know what fall foliage is supposed to be like. And I knew to expect more colors here in Ohio than, say, what we had in Northern California during this time of year.

But I didn't expect it to be this beautiful. How wonderfully wrong I was!

Discovery Park

Broad Street is a busy thoroughfare for downtown Columbus. I have gone by this little park many times before, but yesterday, I made a point to stop, and really spend a moment getting to know this sweet little spot.

Discovery Park, as it is called, was built to honor the public educators of Ohio (well deserved, needless to say!). I love the figures of both children and grown-ups: they each have expressions so familiar to me (being a parent of a boy and a girl myself).

I can almost feel the emotions of the girl in that first photo. Am I reminded of myself as a youth? That is possible...but that would be a whole different story!

If you have time, go by this little spot, and maybe these children will speak to you as well.

Foliage

The fall foliage seems to really be going on now. I remember from living in New England that once this happens, you'd better enjoy it because next thing you know, the trees are bare, and we are bundled up with 6 layers, or more. Happy Fall!