November 1st: I Am Thankful for Autumn

 SInce moving to northeastern Washington state autumn has always been my favorite season. Who doesn't love tamaracks turning yellow on the mountainsides, apples ripe and ready to pick, and cats moving inside more to sit by the fire? It is the season that calls out for wool socks, flannel sheets, and fleece vests.

We have had an overabundance of rain this autumn, but it hasn't stopped the autumn colors from reining triumphant.  I almost think the rain makes the colors in the garden more vivid. I tromped around today in the pouring rain to catch these images.