“Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.” ~Danny Kaye
nature
Weeds and wildflowers
Juvenile cardinals
“Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It’s about hanging on during a very bumpy ride.” ~Ron Taffel
Water lilies
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ~Guillaume Apollinaire
Great Egret
Great Egret taken at Reelfoot Lake State Park
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” ~John Burroughs
A Yellow theme
On my walks this week, the yellows of this season as summer fades into autumn have really been popping out and catching my attention. Here are a few photos from those country road walks.
“Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” ~Jim Bishop
Hanging upside down
A skipper on tall-growing sedums
When I was growing up, my Grandmother had one of these plants in her front garden. We used to pull off a leaf, press it with our fingers until the “skin” separated from the fleshly center, tear the stem end off the leaf, and gently blow into it. It was fun to watch the leaf puff up like a “frog belly”. This was a simple way to entertain yourself on a hot summer afternoon. 🙂
Blue jay
Taking a dip
A couple of turtles keeping cool on a hot summer day at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~Sam Keen
walking on a country road 