In town the leaves look like this

 

On Monday I attempted to go to our library, because I had a book on hold. Well, they were closed (did I know that before? I don't think so.)

So I saw one tree in the parking lot with a bit of color...then drove around to the bank parking lot next door, and capture the first 2 photos above. I admit to admiring the sky too much in one of them!

Today's quote:

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

MAYA ANGELOU Well-known porcelain artist/activist, Johnson Tsang

Contrasts

The mighty oak has beautiful variations of gold and orange and brown which show off in great contrast against a blue clear sky.

Comment by the author: Yesterday I read a blog (FOLKWAYS NOTEBOOK) which showed the tent city for homeless in her local town.  Thanks, Barbara.  I had to comment about my own experience, thus:
"I like it that you shared this story, and the photos (would have liked to see the fence in color however).  And I agree with your opinions.  There's a big gap between what people say (or do) in church especially about "charity begins at home," and the lives we lead (I'm part of it.)"

Here I'm adding the rest of the story..."Yesterday I had 2 opportunities to maybe help someone else...but didn't take them.  A driving example was to let someone into my lane who was waiting.  The walker who looked laden down didn't get invited into my car...I haven't the courage to risk doing that.  But I counted those 2 opportunities passed as my own loss."

Quote for today:

We're all just walking each other home.

Ram Dass

 

Blushing tree

GThe morning sun just shimmered through these leaves.

Not one bit of shame at being so garish!

The sun also gave great blush to the Oak Hydrangia...sporting beautiful ribs.  I took one leaf home, and in an hour it turned dead and crumbled.  This is the last of life of these leaves.

Quote for today:

We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aids, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.

Henry David Thoreau

 

The Greening of the Mountains 2

A south facing cut where the Parkway meanders shows lovely green grass (planted of course) and then the sharp green buds against the trees further up-slope where branches are still bare.

Is that a source of pollen, I wonder?

Most definitely.

Photos today are all from the Tanbark Ridge overlook area.

Quote for the day:
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.  Maya Angelou

A summer creek activity

Sculpting with leaves and rocks in July 2011

Submitted to Weekend Reflections meme for this week.