The Differences in the Winds

Every three months or so, the world transforms right before my eyes. The change in setting brings about a certain level of hope that things will he headed for the better, in all aspects of life. These transformations are msot beautiful in the spring and the fall. Spring and fall have separate moods that brings out different sides of the Earth. These two seasons influence everyone and everything in their paths.

As one may see, our environment changes in many ways during the sping and fall. Spring is always refreshing and new. The Earth wakes from the winter cold, and begins to look, feel and smell healthy. The grass and trees become full and green, like sparkling emerald gems on the horizon. Bradford Pears bloom pale pink and white. The dogwoods small delicate flowers float around in a gentle breeze. Animals are coaxed from their shelters to rush about and play in the warm beaming sunshine. On the other hand, fall is enveloping and romantic. The Earth cools down, and the gentle breeze becomes cold gusts of wind. The leaves on trees melt into brilliant reds, oranges, yellows, and purples. They tumble about in the cold wind, crushing beneath the feet of people shuffling across concrete sidewalks, exposing the sharp crooked branches that held them in spring and summer. All of the little creatures begin to tire out and prepare for the coming winter. The landscapes of spring rejuvenate people's spirits, while the landscapes of fall enchant them.

As a result people, too, change during the seasons. There is a distinct difference in any person's mood depending on the time of year. THe energy in the spring air causes people to become more active and think more positively. SPring is lively and joyful. Spring affords us a beautifully set stage to venture out and enjoy life. We celebrate our holidays with colored eggs, fireworks shows, and wild vacations. Many find themselves craving the unique companionship common of a body of water. Therefore the masses migrate torwards lakes and beaches to ski, boat, swim, sail, and surf. People tend to buy their pets in the spring, take their children to the playground, and spend their weekends at the local campground. People also wear different clothing in the spring such as sandals, shorts, and sun dresses. People enjoy more independant activities such as frolicing around tending to their gardens and falling asleep in their hammocks while reading a book on a lazy spring day. Fall has a dramatically different effect on people. The activities become more family oriented. People migrate indoors to appreciate their families; celebrating their holidays with little colored lights strung up on the rooftops and around all shrubbery and bare branches. Fall attire is different from spring-wear, because as the winds become chilled, people crave the protection from the elements offered by a luxuriously plush sweater. People regularly don items such as big comfy jackets, thick socks, and sharp leather boots.

There is a wonderful relief that comes along with the differences given to us by these two seasons. They are gateway seasons that immediately raise up our hopes and relieve us of elemental stress factors. Spring brings relief from the blistering cold of winter. As the ground begins to thaw, people always find themselves feeling ecstatic because they no longer need to wear the layers of clothing and sharp leather boots of winter and fall--or stay inside on sunny days. We can all bask about in the glory of our new world. Absent the messes created y being cooped up inside eating handsomely decorated cookies left over from filling meals. Finally we are free! Oppositely, fall brings relief from the scorching summer sun and the painful sunburns associated with it. No more sweaty-day pony-tails or fake tanners to stay ahead on the fashion scene. No more mosquitos to nag us while we try to enjoy the muggy summer evenings on our porches suffocated by the unique choking smell of citronella torches. Finally! We are exhausted. We are quick to surrender to the cozy fireside sofa with our marshmallow securely stabbed by a long flimsy stick.

The thick line between summer and spring is obvious. The twain seasons are the barrier seasons soothing us as we tire from the harsher times of year--summer and winter. Some people appreciate one season over the other, but all of humankind has distinct adoration for them both.