I'm feeling naked and uncovered

It's that time of year, without foliage

11/14/2009 6:28 PM

By Bonnie McGrath

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I’m feeling exposed. The leaves have come off the trees and the flowers have died and the vines are like barren wire hugging the house and deck rails and the garden detritus has been blown away by the gardeners from the lawn and the sidewalk.

All that stuff when it’s lush and alive gives me a cushion--and a privacy barrier at Roosevelt and State. Suddenly, the season betrays bigtime--even if the temperature doesn’t--and I have to remind myself that the windows are now unobstructed, the deck is now open-air and my whole corner property is now unprotected.

Everyone can see my little white chandelier in the hall from the bay window that was just days ago gorged with big green leaves. The little chotchkes on the back deck--without green fluffy cover--are there for all to see. I’m feeling nude.

That’s it. The house is naked--for at least the next six months.


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By Bob from NW Side
Posted: 11/28/2009 2:20 AM

Feeling naked is a great feeling. The article notes in most human terms the annual passing of the seasons.


By jill from northern burbs
Posted: 11/22/2009 6:46 PM

It's voyeristic people like me who LOVE to walk outside in the dark and peek into the brightly lit homes to see how others live..... Excellent entry, Your writting is Awesome!!


By Paul from Wrigleyville 1
Posted: 11/14/2009 7:11 PM

That time of year thou may beholdst in me, when yellow leaves, or few,or none, do hang...