Optimists and Pessimists

One definition of pessimists and optimists is the glass half-empty and the glass half-full.

This abnormally extended autumn has been a time for optimists and pessimists to declare themselves. The optimists make glowing remarks about the weather to strangers. They do things over their lunch hours they never bothered to do in the summer - like eat lunches on the company picnic bench and toss balls around to each other, while savoring each beautiful days.

The pessimists are waiting for the other shoe to drop. They search weather reports and bemoan the lack of rain. They are sure we are on the edge of impending doom, when climate change will wipe us all out. They are so busy whining and complaining they hardly notice the blue sky and the vibrant colors of leaves reluctant to fall from trees.

Of course there is an underlying reality to a very unusual fall - while Denver and the northeast are buried  under damaging snowstorms while we enjoy balmy weather. At the same time each autumn day has been a reminder to breathe deep and enjoy the gift we have been given. Just like life itself - when we have no way of knowing which day will be the last for ourselves or for those we love.

Me, I fall in the optimist category. Growing up with a mother who was a pessimist, I resolved to embrace what ever goodness I can find in life.

Breathe deep. The snow will eventually come - and it too has its beauty.