Waving Good Bye

 September is waving good bye.  

Already we are seeing tinges of October's colors.

The goldenrod is making a warm show...

The chrysanthemums are bursting out.  It is their time of the year to shine.

White asters dot the fence row.

Ms. Hollyhock decided at the last moment to perform.  She was late but certainly a welcome sight.

And so on that note I will wave goodbye and see you in October.

Have a blessed week.

Hugs

Debbie

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven."  Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)

Setting Earlier

 The sun is setting earlier these days.   A month ago we saw dusk arrive at 9:00 and then a few weeks ago it was 8:30 and now it is 8:00.  

 Our summer has been exceptionally hot and dry.  Rainfall has been scarce.

We are now seeing many trees and fields in distress.

 The leaves are already changing color due to the drought.  

Been spending quite a bit of time "looking up".   Praying for some showers to come soon.

From visiting some of you...know that this dry spell has been your experience as well.  Hope you get rain too!

God Bless and have a good first week of September.

Hugs

Debbie

"Again he (Elijah) prayed and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops."  James 5:19 (NIV)

  

Lovely Gifts

March brought us some lovely gifts.

A patch of snow in a shady glade...

Two robins enjoying the day...

a promise of blooms to come...

















and a bit of sunshine for some play time.
















Hope March is bringing you some wonderful gifts too.

Hugs Debbie











Hope

Keeping a Thank You List

  I have been keeping a Thank you list.  It seems appropriate since Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

Writing down  things to be thankful for each day keeps me focused on blessings that I might miss.  Here are a few of mine today.


Being able to create...

  Having plenty to eat...

Finding beauty in something growing...

 and watching the sun set on another day.


Maybe you are keeping a list too.   Hope you will share.

"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High."    Psalm 7:17 (NIV)

Hugs Debbie

November's Palette

The colors that make up November's palette may be more subdued than October's.   Not quite as vibrant but very warm and inviting. They are your earth tones...

 Burnt sienna...

            Yellow Ocher...

Brown Madder...

Raw Sienna.  


They lack the brilliance of bright yellows and deep reds but they make November's visit very special.  

Hope you take some time to enjoy this month's palette.   Have a great day!