Luckily it fell to the west...

My fence was spared. The wind has been TeRRiBle all day...

What time is it?...

Autumn incarnate...

From roots to branches...

...I find myself walking in the woods along the lake shore. Sunlight filtering through the canopy of autumn hued leaves above. A light breeze off the water cooling my body as the setting sun battles to warm my face.

Something moves on the ground catching my attention. I think to myself, "Is that a snake up ahead? Why does it seem to be moving through the ground instead of above it?"

In the shadows more and more "snakes" appear... getting closer and closer every second.

Before I can move my legs are ensnared. I realize that the "snakes" are roots... wrapping up my ankles and tightening around my knees... forcing me to the ground... pulling me down under the surface of the earth.

I try to scream but only let out a gasp as their grip crushes my lungs. Soil covers my face... then darkness... and silence...

(What happens next? Leave your continuation in the comment section.)

Waiting at the bridge...

I found out today that my Uncle and Aunt's Yellow Lab was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to be put to sleep. The loss of a loved one (person or animal) is never easy. Sam will be missed, but he will be waiting with Rocky to greet you at the bridge.

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Just this side of heaven
is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

—Author unknown

H2O amongst the trees...

An impromptu pond had blocked our direct path.


At the time this was taken the water was not frozen...
but the moment now is.


A puddle, slight breeze and some pollen make for some beautiful patterns.

Fall into color...

And now they are all in a bag :(

Bring on the snow!

A short while ago...

Sure, the trees are all bare and the ground is covered with leaves... but a short while ago I came across this wonderful sight. Desktop sized...