In my Mind's Eye
Beautiful fall colours, as far as the eye can see, cover an expanse of land in the city. Could something this beautiful be hidden in Oakville? After my long drive, I felt like I had been engulfed by the sprawling city with its heavy traffic and multitude of buildings and cars. This was like a breath of fresh air. The surprise came as I stepped into my friend's dining room and peeked out of the double patio doors. The panoramic view was breathtaking in it's beauty. The wildness of the creek and ravine was an amazing contrast with the manicured golf course landscape stretching endlessly beyond. It was a priceless gift to enjoy, not only during those daylight hours but now days later in my memory. At any time, I can simply recall the awe and wonder of those moments. The fleeting sunshine of that next morning, reminds me that every day can be new and fresh with new joys in the simplest things. How many times do I focus on the difficulties and miss the beauties around? Maybe when I