Emilee's Walk (and where I had lunch)

I'm posting some art from the Black Mountain Center for the Arts at Alchemy of Clay

I love that someone has gone around town giving labels to trees that are historic. The two railroad spikes in this one might mean someone else thought this was an important tree.

I admit that I wouldn't have known this as a yellow buckeye.

I can't decide which shot of this view I like best, above has the path along Flat Creek, while below just shows the creek.

In North Carolina people look at the Wooly Worm caterpillars to tell if it's going to be a severe winter or not...and they are usually black or brown. So who knows what a yellow one means!

I like the shadows in this one cast across the water.

Taken on Oct. 3, there weren't many colorful leaves yet.

It's always a good idea to look up at the tallest trees around. Blue sky day!

And here's the view of Flat Creek from Ole's Guacamole Restaurant, where we had lunch. The motel is across the wide expanse of lawn, and sometimes children will go across the little bridge and play next to the water.

Ole's has some indoor seating, but we preferred to be outside on this beautiful day.

Today's quote:

"Water does not resist. Water flows. When you plunge your hand into it, all you feel is a caress. Water is not a solid wall, it will not stop you. But water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient. Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember that... Remember you are half water. If you can't go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does."

- Margaret Atwood (The Penelopiad)