The Wonder of Fall

Autumn is my favorite season. I love the colors, the cool breezes, the hint of frost, 
the incredible blue of the sky. I notice the shadows growing longer and the days a 
bit shorter around mid August. Now we are well into November, the harvest is in, Summer activities have faded out. This is the season to assess what we have 
harvested this Summer and prepare for Winter. 

The roses have all been in a state of stress due to a cut back in the water 
used here at Tree House. These last few days of rain have given them new 
vigor and they are blooming again.

Driveway Hybrid Tea Roses

Another Tea Rose grows near the Tree House patio.
The red background, I believe, is a Japanese Maple. 

In Autumn the low, weak Sun casts shadows long and deep

And all around the tress prepare for Winter's sleep

Leaves glowing russet, flame and amber whisper their good-byes

Their Summer secrets they will keep...................
until they are scattered in the  wind

Visiting Robins discover the berries are just right

November has been a great month. Had a good visit with my son, Paul. We
went to the internationally known coffee place, sat outside and had good 
conversation. And my grandson, Aaron, came by one afternoon to interview 
me for a collage project he is working on. Thoroughly enjoyed visiting with 
them both. Pet sitting a couple of days this month. And then there is 
Thanksgiving Day when I'll go to the Tree House Pot Luck and visit with my
fellow neighbors and friends. 

Thank you for reading thus far and allowing me to share my pictures and ideas with you.

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