Some local (and not so local) pics

 

Huge building where I went for an ultra sound. Walked further than I had since being sick. Drove much further too...way down in Fletcher. The people making appointments sure weren't considering my gas costs! 

The pollen-mobile. That night it rained a bit. I haven't yet checked if the pollen just pooled or some might have washed off. Yes, it's yet another rear window...quite a boring one, I might add. There will be a few more to finish off that topic soon however.

A shot of the Atlantic from my friend Teresa, who  took a long weekend with her hubby to enjoy her favorite place.

Train service returned on Sat. to Black Mountain. It has not happened since Sept. 2024's storms washed away foundations of tracks many places. This was a freight train from Hickory to Asheville. I didn't hear when it went by, though usually it has horn toots which are obvious here. Must have been on the phone or something...

Sunday April 19 the maple leaves are dancing in the 44 degree F wind. I hope to go out later to grocery shop!

Yesterday was my granddaughter, Audrey's 24th birthday.

A UU Chalice with names of many important women submitted by various people.

My friend suggested that any writing motions give brain stimulation, therefore I don't have to write/draw anything with meaning in order to help my brain. Smart cookie. Soul growth might also be worthwhile, but I'll be happy with brain!

Autumn progression in the hood

 Views from my windows looking over Swannanoa Valley, Black Mountain NC

Sept. 1, 2025, first blush of red on maple tree

Oct. 12, 2025 - red shows on dogwood and sourwood trees near apartment building downhill from mine. I can just begin to see mountain ridge in distance.

Oct. 17, 2025 morning

Oct. 18, 2025 evening

Oct. 19 dawn

Oct 20 dawn

Oct. 24, 8:45 am

Oct. 25, 8:11 am - then the rain came

Oct 28, 9:42 am

Oct 30, 8:38 am - trying to capture that brief sun hitting the leaves!

Oct 30, 9:07 am

Oct 31, 7:59 am

Nov. 1, 8:33 am, first frost is beginning to melt on roof of building

Nov. 1, 11:50 am

Nov. 2, 11:00 am - the maples colors now match the dogwoods.

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Inner Workings about some of my thoughts about end of life, and clearing out the belongings.

Tree colors

A sunny view of a dogwood.

A bright bunch of fluttering white flowers denotes a dogwood off in the brambles by Blue Ridge Rd.

Maples that are just starting have those reddish things first, then they show the little green pinwheel seed helicopters...then real leaves. The red things and of course the helicopters fall first! What fun to park under them!

 

Same view on a cloudy evening.

The hot days have meant dogwood blooms have been fast and fallen as leaves take over.

The pale green tree near the far building is a dogwood.

Today's quote:

Like birds flying in a "V," when we feel the presence of others moving along side of us, there is little we cannot accomplish.

Garish simplicity

This is my new profile photo on my blogs.  Can't compete with that beauty!