A Tufted titmouse briefly resting on a crepe myrtle branch.
Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. ~St. Francis de Sales
“Autumn paints in colors that summer has never seen.” ~Unknown
But I think I love Fall most of all …
I really enjoy the pumpkin farms and fall festivals that October brings — and the cool, crisp, clear weather that we’ve had this month has made them all the more enjoyable. Here are a few shots from a West Tennessee October.
“Scarecrows, corn rows, pumpkins on the vine. Leaves curl, wind swirls, Fall is right on time.” ~Unknown
This Question Mark butterfly blended in well with the fallen autumn leaves lying beside our country road.
“… [Summer’s] spirit lives on in the flittering Autumn butterfly, the warmth of the waning sunlight and in the last lingering flower on the vine.” ~Linda Poindexter
When you see the dust clouds hanging in the air, you know it is harvest time in Tennessee. Here are a few photos from this year’s soybean harvest.
“Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest.” ~Douglas William Jerrold
“When the world begins to close in on you with negativity and stress, shut it down. Get outside, and remind yourself how small it all is in comparison.” ~Christy Jordan, SouthernPlate.com
“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!” ~Jennie Finch
“But in October what a feast to the eye our woods and groves present! The whole body of the air seems enriched by their calm, slow radiance.” ~John Burroughs
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” ~John Burroughs
I always enjoy driving past this beautiful farm, but especially so in the autumn.
“Nature’s heart beats strong amid the hills.” ~Richard Monckton Milnes
walking on a country road 