Corvallis, Oregon is a gorgeous little town in spring, summer and autumn, but above all autumn times. Every late November one of the mundane paths through an unnamed park turns into a symphony of light, color, happy kids and exciting puppies for about a week. The elms put on a show none will ever forget. This was the road I took to go to school. Life feels so wonderful in the week, and everyday just seems like another precious gift from god, before the inevitable rain poured down once again.

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