Tag: autumn
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Reading Jean Hersey
A bright, sunny day now that the fog has lifted. The fields and verges are a range of August browns, tans, and russets. Joe-Pye weed is everywhere while we await the blooming of the New England Asters, the flower kingdom’s celebration of autumn. We finally had rain Wednesday and were treated to the grass turning…
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A Changing Light
A clear, cool day. Last night we ALMOST had rain but the storm veered to our west. The world is parched and plants are responding by turning brown or shifting quickly into autumn colour. During the five years we have lived here seasonal drought has become the norm. There is no relief in sight. Mornings…
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Raspberries and Complex Selves
It’s a hot, muggy, sticky day, with thunder likely later. Its hot enough that Nori is being particular about food, leaving more than usual in her dish. Its very dry so rain is desired and would be welcomed. Monday evening the birds were unusually vocal; I tried recording them on the tablet but with less…
