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Signs of Fall

It was a beautiful day here -- plus sky, temps in the 70's with no humidity.  I went for a walk and wondered why one part of the country could be so genial while another could be in the midst of such devastation.  I am wondering how much rain is falling on my place in Florida.  I have heard there has been some minor (relatively speaking) flooding there.

But the beauty of the day distracted me as I took my walk.  I was noticing signs of the end of summer, the approaching of autumn.
Leaves changing colors


Milkweed pods

Roadside wild flowers







And some colorful garden flowers





Apples scenting the air.

And a message to remind us that summer is indeed fleeting:






Comments

  1. Granny AnnieAugust 29, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    Ron always told the grandchildren that strawberry ice cream cones could always be breakfast. Grain, milk, fruit...same as cereal:-) I know how you feel about all the beauty around us while another part of our world is under such devastation.

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  2. Arkansas PattiAugust 29, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    I too wonder at the contrariness of nature. One part of the globe can be on fire or in drought while the other is treading water. Not cool Mom Nature.
    Hum, think you gave me an idea for dinner. Thanks.

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  3. TaborAugust 29, 2017 at 2:46 PM

    Having been through a flood in the same area decades ago, I have flashbacks to that difficult time. We were not back to "normal" for almost a year!!

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  4. Linda ReederAugust 30, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    The air was full of smoke here again as wild fires burn in Central Washington. Oregon has many wild fires, the drought continues, and there is still no rain in sight. And in the south, the flood waters rage and Harvey keeps knocking on more doors.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 11:53 PM

    Yesterday, we experienced a torrential rainstorm, but today all is dry.

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  6. BarbaraSeptember 6, 2017 at 1:28 AM

    I hope the Florida place comes through with little problem. I don't mind telling you that if Harvey was bad, I don't want to be around for Irma.

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  7. UplayOnlineSeptember 8, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    One part of the globe can be on fire or in drought while the other is treading water. Not cool Mom Nature.


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