It was pretty enough to play tennis outside. But, because the days are shortening rapidly we had to start at 4 pm. When the cast is composed of geezers, there is little impetus to stay at work when the nice days are scramming. Only two of the four geezers in attendance are still working so we met and warmed up with the mercury teetering at 56 degrees on the Matrix thermometer. Even when the sun is out these days, it is low in the sky, and the shadows along with the slanted light make the visibility iffy as day turns to night, but we played enthusiastically if not aesthetically. Tennis Dennis was back for more fun, and we managed to remember the score all evening. Three sets, knackered, and home by 6:30. Again, no blood on the courts.
I revive a photo from last week showing a visit to the Como Conservatory, a sanctuary for the winter months when one yearns for flowers and the feel of high humidity. The mums were beautiful and the nude statue appealing I'll be going back there over the winter to refresh my spirit when January is wearing on me. As it will.
The World "Serious" starts tomorrow. The Red Sox and the team from Colorado will be competing. I'm picking the Sox, because I like this Ortiz guy that used to suit up for the Twinks.
1 comment:
Nice reflections in the water. Good shot. I've been noticing how low in the sky the sun is here, too. More in the morning, but the same effect. Lots of shadows make for more interesting photos.
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