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Written by Felix Wong - View Profile
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Wednesday, 30 August 2006 |
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This morning, as I jogged by brilliant-yellow sunflowers outstretched towards the sky and horse pastures made verdant by the rain from earlier this week, I thought to myself, "What a difference a month makes..."
No more days with the mercury rising above the mid-90s or the century mark. It's no longer necessary to wake up at 6:00 am to go for a long, comfortable run without sweating profusely or risking a trip to the skin cancer unit in the distant future. Yet it is still warm enough to take a dip in the lake outside or go for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood after dinner. Trees remain in full bloom and lawns continue to be lush and green.
For students, this time of year means meeting new friends and learning new subjects without the worries of midterms or finals (yet). For the rest of us, it means still being able to dine in Old Town al fresco (and without a sweater) after a long day at work, or waving to our neighbors outside while mowing the lawn.
Hopefully, most of us will have the opportunities to hop on our bikes, go for a hike, and just in general enjoy the outdoors while this wonderful weather remains. Of course, if this is not possible, I suppose in a few weeks when leaves start dropping to the ground and aspens give off an orange glow, we could still be enjoying the outdoors as well. That's another period in Northern Colorado that can arguably lay claim to being "the best time of year." | Only registered users can write comments.
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A Breath of Fresh Air (60)
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Felix Wong is an outdoor enthusiast living in Fort Collins. A mechanical engineer by day, he is especially passionate about bicycling, running, and backpacking. |
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