November Stars

When walking in the woods, one can clearly observe the frenzy of last-minute activity that happens as all the locals, human and animal alike, prepare for the long, cold months ahead: gathering food, securing our shelters, hurrying to take care of any tasks that will be impeded by dropping temperatures and deep snow.

But as the days grow shorter, and the world gets colder, the nights blossom into brilliant clarity, reminding us that we are tiny pieces of an immense fractal pattern that sometimes lets us glimpse its tremendous beauty.