Today was sunny and 60 degrees. A fine Autumn day after a week of relentless rain and cold. I am taking a little time off from other responsibilities this week to recharge and I thought a walk in our woods was a fine idea. I was right. I followed the path into the trees. The cool quiet shade where every sound stood out. I heard something run away, maybe a squirrel, maybe a deer. I saw fire in the colors of a shrub and each leaf seemed like a jewel. Coming up to the old bridge over the creek, I heard frogs splash into the water as I approached. I heard a single leaf fall.
I listened to the trickle of crystal water as it ran past a fallen tree covered in velvet moss. Do you see the lichen on the tree? Such a beautiful color and texture. The leaves on the ground , like colored confetti, nature throwing one last party before winter.
I'm glad I could attend :>)
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Oh, gosh!! Kathy , this is beautiful and poetic...."I am glad I could attend." I love it.
Gorgeous pictures. The path looks endless. I'm so glad you could enjoy your day like this. I am struggling with my new sewing machine. Got as far a winding the bobbin according to the manual. How LONG do you wind the bobbin?? Why can't they realize they may be talking to first timers?!
Sorry to rain on your great day, but I know you sew and thought I might vent a bit. Love this post so much, Kathy. Hope your week continues this way.
xoxo
Jane
Sounds stunning to me. God created a musical of sounds and jewels!
Thanks for the posting the beautiful pics!
Yoli :)
I love to walk in the woods this time of year. The light is soft and the fallen leaves smell so good. :)
What a beautiful walk Kathy -- a lovely way to unwind, relax and rejuvenate yourself. Not only did you "see" so much beauty -- you heard it as well.
I love listening to the falling leaves ... & snow flakes. Beautiful walk with you today.
Have a great week. TTFN ~Marydon
The colors of the leaves are so beautiful.
The pillows in the last post are just darling, too.
Donna
What a lovely display of the fall colors. I so.. like the picture with the path.
Those pictures are sheer perfection! That is the ideal fall day right there.
Now that is what I call a beautiful Fall day indeed...I'm jealous...we're not getting that over here!
Lovely photos!
:) T
Beautiful!
Debbie
How nice to be able to take a walk and see all this. You are blessed!
Blessings,
Marcia
Wow, it's been so many years since I walked in your woods. Your pics are beautiful!
Glad you could enjoy our *rare*, nice day. ;-)
You live in such a beautiful place. I can see how a walk in your woods could restore the soul.
Hugs,
Penny
Hi Kathy!! These photos are stunning!!! You sure captured the beauty of a Michigan winter!! Arent you GLAD it was finally sunny?? I was starting to think the sun went away for good!! Hope you have a wonderful week!
Love ya,
Amy
I meant AUTUMN!! What is wrong with me?? I hate winter, LOL!!!!! I certainly dont want to wish it here!!
Ah, my friend - just what I need a walk in the woods after the rain! We are supposed to have 'sun breaks' today and there are woods nearby. Hmmm...perhaps...
~Adrienne~
Hi Kathy,
Your mosaics are gorgeous. A walk in the woods, being alone with nature is always such a good thing to do. It's raining her today, and I am watching all the beautiful fall leaves blowing around. This time of year you just want to memorize everything before the snow. Looks like you attended a great party.
Karen
So much happiness for so little money!
Thank you God :)
Beautiful Kathy! I love this time of year.
I think the relentless rain has come our way...
annie
Kathy, I almost felt like I was walking along with you~beautiful descriptions and photos. Your outside was much more enticing mine with our still high humidity that had all my windows fogged this morning. Thank you for sharing!
Ouu Kathy those are wonderful photos!
I love walking thru the woods especially this time of year! God is such an awesome artist.
We are so blessed!
Have a fun weekend
XXOO
Dolly
Oh Kathy, how wonderful!!! Thank you for taking us on this walk with you, especially as it has been raining like crazy here for days on end!
At least it seems like days on end. :)
Simply lovely!! I'm 'kathleen' too, so its nice to meet someone whose name I won't have difficulty remembering!!!
Beautiful photos and beautifully written! I'm so sick of the rain! I'm longing for some crisp Autumn days that are dry!
Manuela
Beautiful pictures. Lovely post. You live in a gorgeous place, lucky you. Mimi
Oh Kathy, what a wonderful way to relax. We don't really have "woods" like that. Our landscape around here goes from fields, to foot hills with clumps of oak trees in seas of grass to mountainsides with pine trees. I'm wondering if there's a cute little bear living near you with his friends...
If you get too relaxed come by to check out my giveaway. It will charge you up for sure, lots of red!
Hugs,
Dawn
I'm glad I could attend too! The photographs and your commentary were beautiful. laurie
Hello my friend...beautiful fall photos...Your middle photo of the oak leaves I believe, look exactly like the crust on the apple pie I just made...to be blogged soon. How nice to walk out your door and be able to dance with nature so closely...every time I see your sweet little pillows my heart sighs...so cute, have a fun halloween week, xoxo Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
Thanks for taking us along on your lovely walk... I can almost hear the leaves crunching beneith my feet.
Blessings!
Gwen
Oh what a wonderful walk you had, the pictures are just lovely.
such natural eye candy!!!!
Oh my gosh! These photos are gorgeous mom! You totally captured the perfection that is fall weather :) LOVE IT!
Hi Kathy...beautiful pictures...Fall hasn't quite hit here yet...I'm looking forward to the changing leaves and weather a little cooler then 73....I'm considering getting up and turning on the air conditioning...
Hi Kathy,
You asked if you thought we would be settled before the holidays...well hopefully our master bedroom and bath will be done - maybe not decorated. The great room fireplace will be finished. I will still have some painting of guest baths and I have to finish my studio. So, if we have no more guests for a while, I hopefully will get things finished!
xo
Penny
may I ask what program you use to get these delightful mosaics? Laurie
Wow, you put together a gorgeous photo collection! It sounded so refreshing and peaceful too.
I am enjoying your blog. First time here, and it is so colorful. Love your mosaics ! I have been trying to find a place on there to do this ? There are so many, but they all seem to be on the pc's.
I would love to order one of your pillows but I think I am too late. If you have a waiting list, please put me on it -- love them.
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