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The Countryside is coming alive with color in Waukesha and Washington County,Wisconsin

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker

Another wonderful  Sunday in my area of Wisconsin. My son and I go to service at the Jerusalem Presbyterian church with all it's charm; large stain glass windows, large ceilings, open area, old world charm, and a real sense of meaning and fulfillment follows that keeps this man in perspective of what really is important in life, it's fragility, and for me, this is something that my son and I can do because it keeps us level to the Earth. Every week our wonderful Pastor gives a sermon on something that hits home. She truly has a talent for bringing out the best in people. Perhaps that was why Ronald Reagan was such a great speaker. He wrote about how much attending the service at his Presbyterian service was part of his life. Upon entering, in between, and leaving I surely now know that smiles are contagious, and what peace feels like. It would seem what I used to think was very important purely takes a back seat to what is now. Spiritual nourishment at it's best. 

My son Spencer is always very polite and attentive when we go, and as all go deeds should not go without being rewarded. I always ask him what he would like to do after wards. He truly does deserve intrinsic rewards and not the voids of punishment that would have sociological roots as well.

"Well, Dad I tell you, I think we should get something to eat and go see a movie" says Spencer. From there we take a drive to the cheese factory so he can get some fresh curds, and then on to the movie theater.

Driving down the road at this time of year brings a sense of serenity that often cannot be explained. When you see the awe and wonder of what Mother nature can produce and enjoy it for a hour at a time it truly is peaceful as well.

 The trees change on a daily basis, and every turn allows another beautiful landscape to appear, and just when you think it does not get any better, it does. It just is splendid in all it's majestic wonder.

The countryside is alive. An individual I have a lot of respect for in activerain and as an individual, said it best when she said " I love fall, but in a way it is bittersweet" I thought about that for the longest time as I looked at the trees and countryside and Elizabeth, you are absolutely right. It is a reminder of what is to come, and what we can look forward to one day again.

 

  

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

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Comments (10)

Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Tom, these are gorgeous photos. We are still barely starting to see our leaves turn.

Sep 28, 2008 12:55 PM
James Downing - Metro DC Houses Team REALTORS®, CRS, GRI, ABR,MRP, MilRes
Real Living | At Home - Washington, DC
When Looking to Buy or Sell - Make the Right Move

VERY pretty.  Amazing pics.  I like fall... I just hate winter!  At least in DC we have a few more good weeks of warm weather left.

Sep 28, 2008 01:48 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Missy

I bet when the trees do change by you it has to be pretty brilliant in color.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Sep 28, 2008 01:57 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

James

I am not a huge fan of winter any more. A fast snow mobile yes; a snow shovel-now that is not fun anymore

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Sep 28, 2008 01:58 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Tom,

These photos are absolutely spectacular. It's amazing to see such brilliant colors in nature, thanks so very much!

Sep 28, 2008 03:30 PM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Hi Tom,

While reading this I was envisioning Spencer and you enjoying the day and the surrounding beauty...it brings me a peaceful feeling and one of happiness to know that the two of you have one another in each other's lives.

Elizabeth said it perfectly, fall is beautiful, however it's also a bit sad as we say goodbye to the leaves, plants and insects with the coming of winter. I always have a wistful feeling when I see flocks of various kinds of birds passing through on their way south too, even though they're very beautiful and it's a miracle of nature the way they all travel together at this time of the year.

Jo

Sep 28, 2008 03:45 PM
James Wexler
wexzilla.com - Scottsdale, AZ

tom , quite amazing pictures, almost looks like postcards, we dont get much (or any) of this in AZ,

Sep 29, 2008 04:39 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jo

I am with you; each day does not promise to get warmer here.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Sep 29, 2008 01:12 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

James

You mean you aren't familar with lawns and $400 a month water bills to keep them alive?

Let me know if I can send a couple rolls of new sod your way.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Sep 29, 2008 01:13 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Lynda

Thanks for stopping by, and thank you for the kind words.

Sincerely

Tom Braatz

Oct 04, 2008 04:25 PM