Autumn

[patinagle16]

Around the equinox, the change in season becomes really noticeable. The hummingbirds are leaving and the juncos are coming in, along with bunches of flickers. Sun's rising later and the nights are getting colder. Last night we had our first freeze. (So long, tomato plants!) Here's a picture of a baby aspen tree in its fall glory.

We've been getting ready for winter, buying firewood and getting the chimney swept. I look forward to cozy nights with a fire glowing. Maybe not getting snowed in for three days, though. There's got to be a happy medium.

Oops! There's supposed to be a meteor shower tonight - the Draconids! I'd better go look.

4 pages written today.

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