First Frost

It's hard to explain the beauty of the mist rising up from the lake early in the morning of the first frost. As the sun rises, the glare is almost unbearable.

 This afternoon when it warms up a bit I'll dig out the tuberous begonias and dry and save the tubers for next year.

And I'm still at it. BOO!

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Morning Break

We have NEW mushrooms! King boletes this time. I know this because they often are found growing under pine trees. They are mostly edible but I am too cautious to try.  This is a great site to learn about them.  Edible Wild Mushrooms

The fog this morning was wondrous to see as it moved slowly and then disappeared.

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Summer's End

The fair is over. The local kids return to school in eight days. The weed seeds are permeating the air and the lake is cooling down. Soon leaves will fall. Already the hummingbirds have left and their home-made nectar sits untouched in the feeder. It's coming - Autum. I need to change James' attire. Darn, I knew it would arrive,  it always does, but the realization has just in set in with a bang. I've been having too much fun with food projects this season, BUT apples will soon be ready so I have to look forward to sauce and more pies!

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