Cataloochee Overlook I went for a walk this morning. It was at 7:00am. The day was dawning and the sky was incredible before the sunrise. The moon was settling down in the west. There were some clouds in the east that reflected the coming sun—they were bright purple, then pink, then orange. I was stepping … Continue reading First Day of Fall
The New Nest
Last night I sat in my recliner and watched as the full Beaver Moon came up and rose into the night sky. It was a supermoon! Yes, it was! So pretty. So clear. So majestic. I hope you had the chance to see it. I saw it because the leaves are now gone on the … Continue reading The New Nest
The ‘Ber Months
I have to admit that August 31 is one of my favorite dates on the calendar. Not because of any special occasions; no birthdays, anniversaries, or memorable events are marked on that day for me. So what makes it so good? It means that the next day, September 1, will mean that we are finally … Continue reading The ‘Ber Months
My Leaf
It has not been the most brilliant fall this year. The weather worked against it. It was hot and dry towards the end of summer. So there were a lot of leaves that didn’t actually turn colors—well, they turned brown, but not the vibrant reds and yellows and oranges and crimsons that sort of takes … Continue reading My Leaf
