Summer Is On the Wane

I was working up to a high degree of crankiness on my early morning walk until I was diverted by this balloon soaring overhead. What a magical sight.


On my favorite trail I spotted fallen leaves, reminding me why I felt cranky in the first place-winter is sneaking up on us once more.
These properties back onto the trail and only one household is fenced like a fortress. Keeps the squirrels at bay I guess.


Fences aren’t a bad idea at all, but if you can afford these box Machouses then you should be able to spring for the lovely iron fences.


All the trails are linked with paths like these, between houses. So beautiful to walk through


When I returned home I put out a special mix of nuts and sunflower seeds and Mrs. Mourning dove was first up to the plate. I’m glad because she is my favorite.