Well, who would have thought Summer would eventually migrate south to warmer climates and sunnier days. Here we are, almost mid-October and all the signs of Fall are parading past on my walks–suddenly my walking tees and shorts are now sweaters and jeans.
The first signs for home-owners and pedestrians alike–the trees are shedding their leaves, baring themselves for Winter.
Heavy overnight rains often result in a burst of mushrooms, popping up on lawns, patches of bare soil and wherever they can grow. Summer had its occasional tiny patches but heading into cooler, wetter weather–larger patches of mushrooms seem to favour Fall.
These lichee-like fruit caught my attention last year, but I didn’t have my super spiffy cellphone that takes the photo and has the option of telling me what this is. Now I do. I was very surprised to discover that this is a species of dogwood, Cornus kousa.
The scented roses along this rock wall have finished their Summer blooms, leaving behind bright red rosehips–a sign of a season leaving and another beginning. . . .
Baskets of various squashes from my favorite shop, Gardenworks, definitely defines Fall. Mother Nature is preparing herself for a bountiful harvest and Winter’s hibernation.
Chinese Lanterns, coming to its almost dry whispy shells–ready for an Autumn floral bouquet–just in time for a Canadian Thanksgiving.
One eager homeowner had to set up his Halloween display before the month came to an end. October signifies hopefully, a bountiful Harvest, a Canadian Thanksgiving and it seems, Halloween.
I loved this when I saw it–an old farm truck piled with pumpkins at my favorite farmer’s market. . . .
With the Canadian Thanksgiving arriving in a few days, (October 13th), I have much to be thankful for. I am thankful that all my family are in good health and secure in their various homes. I am thankful that my American family and friends are safe and well where they live. I am thankful for living in a democratic country with freedom of speech and the freedom to vote however I choose. A few may disrupt the system, but never destroy it. . . yet. All our rights, so fiercely fought for by all our ancestors, must never be taken for granted and left unprotected.
MAY THIS THANKSGIVING FILL YOUR HEART AND HOME WITH LOVE, FAMILY, FRIENDS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER AND HOPE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW.
AND FOR THOSE WHO COULDN’T THINK OF ANYTHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR–THEN BE THANKFUL FOR EACH DAY THAT BRINGS US A FRESH START. . . . .
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS.
chocofigbee 