The Past in Iron
While visiting Dahlonega, Georgia this past weekend, H and I discovered this Maibaum (Maypole) History Tree. It was created for the city’s Golden Millennium Celebration and depicts the town’s history, from prehistoric times to the present.
An Apple a Day
H and I traveled to the North Georgia Mountains, also known as apple country, this past weekend. Orchards in the area offer over twenty varieties of the fruit (who knew?). This time of year, apple festivals delight visitors and the eatin’ is mighty tasty! It’s a sure sign of fall when even the local fudge shop offers seasonal caramel apple treats.
Fashionable Family Friday: Halloween Cuties
Yes, we used to dress up for Halloween in high school… homemade costumes, fuzzy bedroom slippers, and tight hair curls.
Bright
Here’s a fun example of home decor that I spotted in a San Francisco sitting room.
Inside Out
Sometimes reflections really make the image.
Fashionable Family Friday: Roadside Attractions
One thing we learned on this family vacation Out West is that some sights are more interesting than others. I can’t imagine what kind of travel guide my mother was using… perhaps the long-haul trucker edition?
Red Alert
Our hummingbirds have gotten decidedly more active, and it sounds like there’s a rumble taking place in our backyard… bodies clashing in midair, furious chatter and confrontations, and high-speed chases. When they’re not fighting, they’re keep a watchful eye on the skies above.
Highs and Lows
The chrysalis has disappeared! This forlorn remnant is what I returned to after work yesterday. I’m so bummed. Mother Nature can be pretty tough sometimes.
The Magic Has Begun
Last Thursday I checked on the monarch caterpillars and found all of them gone except for these few wandering on the ground. By Friday morning even those had vanished. Mother Nature had obviously whispered to them that it was time to go.
I searched all weekend, trying to think like a caterpillar, hoping to discover their chosen spots for the next stage, but no such luck… until Saturday, when I spied one under the eave of our garden shed, checking out the accommodations. On Sunday afternoon a stunning green chrysalis was in place. I am excited beyond words!!!!
Fashionable Family Friday: Comin’ in Hot!
My sister S has always had a thing for cars. Whenever she gets behind the wheel, her facial expression is much like what we see in the photo. These days her wheels are more sporty and powerful, and she enjoys driving a bit on the edge. (Just ask her passengers.)
If she’s coming your way, keep a watchful eye — she likes to “come in hot.”
Tree Fishing 