October Is Also All About Robert Frost

During any season of the year Robert Frost's poetry speaks to me. I have a feeling he embraced autumn just like I do after reading parts of  his  …

October Is All About Dad

Today my dad would have celebrated his 83rd birthday. When I said Happy Birthday to him in class today I had students say, "He must have died …

Inside Comfort by the Fire

A true sign that the end of autumn is closer is when the animals begin to move inside. Sometimes some of them don't get along during the summer m…

Fall: Hidden Gems in the Gardens

When I finally was able to be home when the lighting was right I captured some images of hidden gems in the garden. This happens every season of th…

Fall: National Park Opening Again

Once the national parks opened again we could enjoy our small boat launch close to our house . The dogs were SO excited. Beautiful weather, beautifu…

Fall: The Favorites of October

I have a few plants and trees that I would recommend for every fall garden. They are hardy, always put on a beautiful show of color, and are easy t…

Fall: Filling Up the Greenhouse

Everett moved the plants into the greenhouse a bit early this year. He must have known a frost was coming. We saved lots of blooming flowers and loo…

Fall: Remembering Travels to The Last Resort

Right before school started we had a relaxing week-end at a lovely vacation rental on the Clark Fork River in Idaho. I just realized I never shared…

Fall: Mom's Bouquet

Mom has been able to still create bouquets at her house even though she hit with a frost. I love the unique patterns on the petals of these zinnias.…

Fall: On the Streets Where I Lived

Yesterday I did a photo tour of my hometown of Kellogg, Idaho. The leaves are just starting to turn on the tree lined streets  that I remember fondl…

Fall: Surrounded by Leaves Again

My mom removed the trees from her front yard years ago. Her two neighbors kept theirs so today I captured images of the leaves surrounding Mom's…