Everlasting Love

This pretty tree is one I see on my dog-walking route.

Vibrant Leaves

The color this time of year is incredible in Pennsylvania. All I want to do is drive around all day and soak it in.

Chestnut Trees

These two chestnut trees sit at the back of my property. You can't tell from this picture quite how large they are. I think the bigger one is at least 100 years old. But it's not going to get any older. This was the last year they put out any leaves, and there were only a few. My arborist did not know what had happened, only that they were dying. Right now they have lost all their leaves and stand skeleton against my fence. I'm so grateful I got this picture a couple of years ago, but I just can't quite wrap my head around why two mature trees would just up and die. It saddens my heart.

Sassafras Leaf with Raindrops

I love the sassafras leaves that fall this time of year. They vary in shape and size and color. The yellow ones are my favorite, though, and they are even better when covered with fresh raindrops.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone. I just love corvids like this raven, don’t you? I took this photo years ago at Rocky Mountain National Park. I think he (or she) cuts a dramatic figure, don’t you?

Fall Run Park

I have really been enjoying Fall Run Park lately. It’s a beautiful walk where you cross several bridges, through the forest and along a creek that slips down a few waterfalls, big and small. My kid loves to climb this one up to where that shelf is, and slide down. Apparently it’s a little hard on the tailbone but that doesn’t seem to dampen her enthusiasm.

One more big plus - you can walk your dog here and there are garbage cans at either end of the trail!

Pretty Pink Leaves

Here’s a little autumn color for you, straight from my front yard.