We went for a hike down to the water at McKenzie Bight and although the sky was a mix of sun and cloud, it felt as though rain might fall. How the temperature has changed! Long sleeves and socks are the norm, not the exception.
We don't see a lot of colour in our mostly coniferous forests, and what we do have comes a bit later. But there is plenty to notice. This tiny mushroom on its frail looking stem had me squatting down to take a photo. Only when I saw it on my computer, I noticed the miniscule white fungi growing nearer the ground. An amazing world of miniatures.
Late Sunday night the rain began and continued throughout most of Monday. I could almost hear the ground and trees opening up and soaking in the moisture. It's been so very dry.
The rain bowed down one of the sunflower stalks, so I cut it and brought the flowers indoors. Now they glow in the living room.
"Dear old world," she murmured, "You are very lovely,
and I am glad to be alive in you."
"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."
L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
I'm joining in with Blogtober again this year, attempting to post daily for the next 31 days. Barbara from Coastal Ripples is also joining in.
On another note, I've put the recipe for the Apple Cake mentioned in my last post onto the recipe blog. Just click the link.
