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
Though I sometimes hear distant group howls late at night — a sound that makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck and sparks instant fear in the eyes of the family dogs — it is rare that I see one out in the open during the daytime. This coyote crossed the road in front of our car and quickly made its way to the back of an open farm field.
“Good reputation is the first requirement for a trickster.” ~Unknown
The Blue Jays started quite a loud squabble in my neighbor’s back yard. This robin, wanting no part of the falling-out, quickly cleared out of the way. She came flying across our back yard and found a branch up high in one of our pine trees to listen and wait out the commotion.
“Pick your battles. You don’t have to show up to every argument you’re invited to.” ~Mandy Hale
Scenes from around the Cypress Boardwalk at Reelfoot Lake State Park.
I thought I would also share a bluegrass song that explains some of the history of Reelfoot Lake that you can enjoy along with the photos.
“The Days the Earth Would Not Stand Still” performed by Ralston Station
Words and Music by Larry Holder Copyright © 2011 (Larry Holder Music, ASCAP)
“An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing.” ~Charlotte Mason
The bright orange color of a Gulf Fritillary floating down the roadside on a light autumn breeze is a beautiful sight. I spotted this one on my morning walk down our country road.
“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~G.K. Chesterton
A large flock of migrating white pelicans has returned to spend some time along the Mississippi River. It’s hard not to be impressed by this beautiful sight.
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” ~Richard Bach
We have had very little rain here during the month of September, so most of the puddles and creeks are drying up. Desiring to find a nice wet place, this toad decided to take a swim in the kiddie pool in our back yard. My presence didn’t seem to faze it in the least as it soaked in the water and enjoyed the afternoon sun.
