A time to linger with Fall Foliage

          Gee, I had no idea I took was so much time between my blog posts.
I also notice that my last blog seemed redundant.
I can finally take some time to enjoy the dynamic Fall colors around us .
Time seems to fly by.  Yet . . .

.  . .  my husband and I try to take some time to linger a moment or two to drink in the beauty around us as.


 This is a gorgeous tree right in the middle of an industrial area and was almost the only point of beauty sprouting from slabs of concrete.  We marveled at the beautiful shape and brilliant color.  My little camera does not catch the light as well as our eyes.

Four lovely Maples, each so different in color.  A delight to see on the way to the grocery store.

Lots of Amish are out on the road when they are not harvesting their crops of tobacco, corn, or soy beans.  They truly know the value of taking a little longer to do most everything.  Their mode of transportation still fascinates me. . .  a unique way to slow down a bit.  So what if chores take a little longer to complete.

For some reason my wild roses began to bloom abundantly.  They did not do well most of the summer so perhaps the cooler nights make them happy?

                                      Doesn't this look like fireworks?
This sunny plot near the garage seems to invite my day lilly to bloom one more time.  I just 'happened' to put the bird bath there after I cleaned it.
 I think I will have to store it soon.

                                My flip flops need to lie dormant from now on.
               It's just a bit too cool to continue wearing my favorite footwear.
                                             This makes me very sad.

                                           Am I desperate or what?
 I so love my Sedum, Autumn Joy.  So, when these broke off from a huge plant, I grabbed a can from the recycle bin.  It now sits in the middle of my garden ... looking too tacky for words.
      I love how this plant slowly turns deep burgundy then stiffens for the winter.  I will try to take shots when the snow clumps on top.  Love it. 

                                     Here is more Autumn Joy ... Oh JOY!
            This is a small group as they are planted throughout my garden.
 I think I overdid it but they look pretty good here . . .  with sage and roses nestled in between.

I guess it is time for me to stop lingering and get back to my Fall chores.