While driving along the Mississippi levee, we spotted these two eagles sitting contently together in the trees.
“Contentment is a state of the heart, unaffected by outward circumstances.” ~Crystal Paine
Side by side
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Country road sunset
““Peace is seeing a sunset, and knowing who to thank.” ~Unknown
Stopping to look around
“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” ~Dr. Seuss
Rusty
“New stuff doesn’t usually have the character I adore — the rust, the chipped paint, the history.” ~Heather Salazar
Autumn Reflections
A few weeks ago, my husband had a heart attack. It was the last thing that we had expected. He was only slightly overweight and at his last yearly checkup, all his tests had come back perfect. Thankfully, he is doing well now and we are learning to adapt to a few life-style changes. Times of crisis tend to cause you to reflect upon and appreciate the good things in your life and the people who are there for you during those times.
“If winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then autumn rounds out to be reflection. It’s a time of year when the leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone. Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and it’s time to reflect on what’s come before.” ~Mitchell Burgess
Among the fallen leaves
Times past
We came upon this barn on one of our country road excursions back in January. For me, there’s something about seeing an old barn that instantly transports my mind back to the people and fond memories of my childhood — a quick glimpse of times past that makes my heart smile.
“At the end of the day all that matters is love and memories so make sure you give it and make sure you make them.” ~Trent Shelton
October colors
This past weekend, the rich colors of October were beautifully on display in the harvested produce of Green Acres Farm in Milan, Tennessee.
“My favorite color is October.” ~Unknown
Autumn sunset
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C. S. Lewis
A chosen spot
When I first arrived at the boardwalk, I could see this heron at a distance out past the trees. I thought that my presence might spook him and cause him to fly away. Instead, to my amazement, I saw him take flight, settling in a spot closer to where I was standing. As I watched, he casually snatched a couple of tiny fish out of the water. Then he remained in his chosen spot, watching me as I walked up and down the board walk.
“Happiness is the settling of the soul into its most appropriate spot.” ~Aristotle
walking on a country road 