PRISMS AND POLKA DOTS

The trout hatchery was the first place I asked the boyfriend to stop the car so I could capture the structure of this tree.  Its branches (or bones) stretch across the road making an arch to drive under.  The road then leads back to a small bridge east of a natural spring waterfall.  The bonus of the photo is the blue-sky background.

Oh, I know, it's just an ordinary tree.  But, I see so much more.  To me, the tree looks tired and worn out, yet it puts all its strength into doing its part in the world.  Its leaves on top are thinning and some of its branches have already fallen off.   

Our grocery pickup time was scheduled for 4:30, which was a perfect time of day to drive around and capture the magic of the western sun.  Late afternoon highlights lighten up Mother Nature's seasonal attire.  House yards were decorated with pumpkins, bed-sheet ghosts dangling from branches and some scarecrows.  A big part of driving around is observing the personalities of the homeowners, which are reflected in their outdoor decorations.  Some homes are elegantly decorated, others with a definite sense of whimsy.  One does not have to travel far to see glorious sights that keep changing with the times of year.

In about a half hour our door bell will ring, and little Miss Buffy will arrive for a 3-day stay.  We're invited out for supper tonight, so Buffy will go visit her Gramma while we're gone.  She's one lucky little Yorkie....so many of us love her to pieces.  It's kind of a big deal when she comes to Venny for a stay-cation.  

One of the neatest things, for me, is to talk to a puppy.  Just look them in the eyes and talk.  Honestly, they seem to understand the universal language called love.  That's another one of life's absolutely amazing elements......this business of love that exists between species.  

Best get ready for the little girl's arrival.  Have a fun day, cuz that's what we're gonna do.  Ta-ta.