Burned leaves falling from the sky…some scorched blue by the wildfire. Woke up to raining ash. The fire is close, just over the ridge & valley about 2 miles away from my home. We’re not in imminent danger here at Powder Horn Mountain & they’re optimistic that it won’t make it here. I’m so thankful for the firefighters working hard to protect these woods that I love. The blue skies from earlier this week are replaced with a thick smoke creating an eerie orange sunset glow in the middle of the day. I stick my face in the cold creek water & the shock brings me focus. The water is low but it’s our last barrier. I dance & chant for the rain. I chat with the wind asking it to stay calm. The beautiful orange leaves remain in the trees & on the ground. They continue to inspire even as the blue burnt leaves of danger fall from the sky. I reconcile the two & find peace. #HortonFire
Chroma Thrills on the Blue Ridge Parkway by Kent Paulette