Here we are in the second half of September already. Goldenrod and asters are the wildflower stars of this season with the brilliant colors of sumac leaves a bright contrast to the many subtle shades of green and gold. The Shades of September are not yet brilliant and beautiful as Read more…
This morning when I looked out the bedroom window I saw a dead rabbit lying in the backyard. I felt sadness for the rabbit that had lost its life. But then I wondered how we would rid ourselves of the dead animal. Jon is sick with Covid right now and Read more…
As the summer turns towards fall the painted turtles are gathering on the log at the edge of the pond to soak up summer’s last rays of sunlight. Before long they will be burrowing in the mud at the bottom of the pond sleeping through the cold months of winter. Read more…
It’s hard to believe that it is Almost September already. The summer days seem to fly by so quickly and then before you know it we are turning the corner into fall. I’ve been noticing the shorter day length and even taking advantage of the fact that I don’t need Read more…
Yesterday afternoon I took a late August walk in the woods. I was Seeking Grace and solace after hearing that a friend’s husband died unexpectedly this week. As I walked I soaked in the quiet humid beauty of this unusually rainy summer in Minnesota. Though the leaves may be a Read more…