Goodbye, 2009

famous American estate, western part of the state

Happy Thanksgiving to all

Cherub at sunset

The dew on the lawn in front of the home where I stay is chilly in the early mornings now.

Dandelion Wine

I've been sent out to the Western part of the state for part of my training. There is a large estate here with beautiful grounds that was built by the young scion of a wealthy American family over a century ago. It's been a lovely place to visit.

I arrived at the last note of summer. These were the only blooms on a mile long stretch of wilted sunflowers.

My mom loves peonies

Here are some beautiful ones. There were more, but it was hot and I was thirsty. Photos nothing special, but I know she and my dad will like to see the varieties. Happy Mom Day Mama!!

Lollipops

I don't know what these flowers are called, but I was obsessed with them last year. The way they bop up and down remind me of notes on sheet music. do re mi fa so la ti do! I took a LARGE number of photos of them, but none of them really turned out quite right. Have to wait a whole 'nother year.

Friends of a...

Perhaps this came from the fine-feathered fowl below.