So as part of my ongoing mission to notice…
On my morning walk to the subway, I slowed down long enough to see that my assumption that the trees have been made barren by the arrival of winter isn’t quite accurate.
Feel free to correct me any time you like, leaves.
Lorne Meets World 
I like the meta-story you are telling here. Thanks for sharing. – Gary
Hi, Gary. Thanks for the comment. I’m inerested in seeing how this unfolds, too. Particularly, I’m curious to see if my effort to write about what I observe distances me from the act of being observant. Stay tuned.