Happy Equinox!

Depending where (and when) you are, Fall 2026 has arrived. The weather is pleasant, nowhere near what we experienced in the summer months. The grape harvest is done except for the possible exception of some late-harvest-grapes that may still be lingering out there. Now it's time for the leaves to turn and fall. We're in no hurry for that, as long as our pleasant weather holds.

I have to get a handle on my photo data base. I let it get out of control this past year. Bother. As for the yard, I think we've lost another tree. The big Xmas tree in the back looks pretty much dead. I wasn't expecting that. The heat was just too much for it. I need to talk the landscape guy about adjusting the schedule of things if that tree needs to come down. I will take some pictures before that happens.

This little grape vine got slightly ahead of things The photo is from mid-August. And I'm having trouble centering my caption.

Still here

So sorry that I've kind of left without a word. I'm still here. We've had a string of pesky health and home maintenance issues and the very, very hot weather we had this summer really took the fight out of us. I just haven't had the energy/desire to deal with photos or write about anything in recent months. The blog kind of fell by the wayside.

But that, like the weather, may be changing! I have a few things beyond the daily routine kicking around in my head. We'll see how it goes.

I think of you all frequently and appreciate your concerns and well wishes. Hope to see you more as fall approaches. I'm looking forward to some pumpkin pie!