We had a nice fall . . .

Vermont was doing its 'autumn thing' for the tourists when I was there - "October 18" - and I was hooked too.



I had to go back for my camera on a walk when I saw this colorful "Pokeberry Jungle". I was pleased when a judge allowed this weed into an art show with a "Garden" theme!

Oh, to be in Arizona now . . .

On this cold day, I'm remembering a trip to Arizona where the playful shapes of the cacti can't help but inspire. They seemed to be gathering for a meeting (or demonstration?) in "Citizens of Sedona" [bottom]. Then what else could the title for this stately cactus [top] be other than "Queen of Sedona"?

Nature Up Close

I have a file full of examples of the natural world up close. My collection of stones from Cape Cod and Long Island's shoreline were my models here.