This morning
Now that it's autumn, the only thing I have to fear is being shot by a hunter - - or intimidated by a ghost.....
The autumn foliage isn't at its glorious peak yet, but it's such a beautifully warm day that I was inspired to get up off my sedentary ass and wander.
I didn't really wander too far at all (only on my property), but it was enough to absorb the essence of my surroundings.....whatever that means.
I have several Halloweeny-type posts lined up, but decided to do a few photo posts first - - in order to disarm you with my charm and photographic expertise - - and hopefully to expunge the bitter taste of my recent political rants.
I'm actually a harmless sweetheart, but there are a few clueless souls who don't realize it (I'm writing this accompanied by a wry smile).
This has been a fairly good week, by my standards. On Tuesday my cousin Nancy drove me into one of the big cities (big meaning population over 100....just jesting...). We visited a huge bookstore and later had a fantastic dinner - which we both deserved.
On Thursday I drove into town to get much-needed supplies (photo documentation on my previous post).
Here are some of the pics I took this morning.
This was taken at around noon, and I'm surprised at how low the sun is this time of year.
It's difficult to see on the photos just how tall some of the trees are.
Scratch preferred to watch from a window.
Jon, you've got the forest looking like it's dancing --colors caught in mid-swirl, branches reaching. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the poetic comment. The entire forest is indeed dancing when the breeze set the leaves in motion and the sunlight ignites the colors.
Deletethe first pix you took this morning - look at those scarlet leaves!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the scarlet leaves, and there seems to be more of them now than last year.
DeleteWhen I took that photo, the flash accidentally went off and it washed out the vivid colors a bit.
DeleteWow! Does it smell like Autumn, as well?
ReplyDeleteGlad you and Nancy were able to get out and enjoy yourselves!
Yes, it is definitely starting to smell like autumn! I love the aroma of autumn leaves...and it reminds me of my childhood.
DeleteBTW - I read your post about the Dionne Quintuplets album. I'm so glad that you inherited it, since it needs to be cherished.
I remember my Mom saying that she and her sisters received a set of Dionne Quintuplet dolls as a gift for Christmas.
My Joe never believed in allowing fallen leaves to over-stay their welcome. That poor man would be out there with a rake and having a heart attack. Did you know that the sun is the closest to the horizon on December 22, 23, 24, and starts to rise higher on December 25. That is why all the gods were written to be born on the 25th and usually associated with "The SON rises". And now you know the rest of the story. LOL (I've always waited for the most opportune time to divulge that knowledge.) This was it.
ReplyDeleteYour Joe sounds exactly like my Dad. As soon as autumn appeared, my father would run outside and pick up EVERY SINGLE leaf that fell. He actually waited under trees with a rake....
DeleteI'm not surprised that pagan Christmas Day is associated with the rising son.
Knowledge is always appreciated here.
Jon,
ReplyDeleteI have no real preference for walking in woods, Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter; however, with this strange weakness that struck my legs and arms at the end of May, I probably won't be hiking through my favorite woods. I can only hobble along for about 2 miles these days and am so out of balance I would fear those woodland paths. So I will just enjoy your photos and sign.
Larry
I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with your legs. It's a joy to walk in the woods, but it is also extremely hazardous. Due to my bad back, I always use a homemade walking stick - but I still manage to slip on wet leaves and slimy moss.
DeleteI'll definitely have more autumnal photos in the near future.
You certainly have beautiful surroundings. Autumn is in full-swing here since the weather has been unseasonably miserable for awhile now. The sixth picture down is a terrific shot. They all are - but that one catches my eye.
ReplyDeleteAutumn must really be spectacular up where you are. It has been warm and unusually mild here, and I'm savoring the beautiful weather. It's my favorite time to take photos.
DeleteI would be more worried about the hunters then the ghost, although I'm not against hunting if the meat is not wasted.
ReplyDeleteI'm always worried about getting hit by a stray bullet.
DeleteI have no clue if the hunters around here simply hunt for sport or for meat - - but I think it's most likely for meat.
What beautiful photos of your surroundings. Does dogwood and redbud grow where you live? Maples always put on a good show in Fall, and the poison ivy turns a brilliant yellow.
ReplyDeleteYes, there are dogwood trees and redbuds here. There are a few redbuds somewhere on my property. I love maple trees and there were lots of them in the Ozarks.
DeleteI didn't know that poison ivy turned yellow - - in fact I hardly know what it looks like, even though my cousin described it to me several times.
It's beautiful this time of the year you have to be careful of the hunters they might think you are a deer. My front is covered with leaves, but I will leave them there. Glad you and your cousin had a nice day out and I love the pictures of your trip in the woods.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic time of year, I really love it - - but it's too much trouble to rake up all the leaves. Just leave them where they are!
DeleteI hope things are going well for you, Jean.
Really is truly gorgeous there in the fall. Majestic even. :)
ReplyDeleteJon,
ReplyDeleteYou do live in a beautiful part of our country. You fall spectacular explosion is just about to begin. Here in the flat coastal lowlands of southern Delaware we do not have access to such beauty as you do this fall season. Come to think of it, all the seasons are beautiful where you are even the deep cold of the winter and the hothouse humidity of those long summer days. The days are getting shorter too. And by the way, are you getting the long spider webs like we're getting this fall?
Thanks for sharing your photos of your gorgeous surroundings.
Ron
Kitzee
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