Tree note

And I thank you. I’m glad to see the stubborn ones clinging to their fall colors while others are bare, waiting for what will come, beckoning for the next month.

Hanging on

Yes, still. One never knows what one will discover hanging on during a it’s-still-November neighborhood stroll these days.

Red, discovered

Late color. A brisk mid-November neighborhood stroll with out cherished rescue mutt brings a pleasant and surprising eye full of stubborn seasonal red.

They did get that check

The stakes are high. If you want us to come plow your driveway again this winter, the letter said a while ago, send us a check for the season and we’ll come every time the white stuff lands at least 3 inches deep. Yes, thank you, I said with my signature. I knew they were…

Leaving a November sunrise

Good morning. Now that standard time has come back into our lives and it’s not yet marching toward the solstice of latter December, my early rising can once again allow me to say hello to the day’s first sun rays over our backyard. I note that a mow with the catcher attached will gather those…

The Rainbow Bridge

Friendly neighbors. As we enjoyed our sunny wedding anniversary getaway stroll on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, I pointed out to my dear wife Karen the long line of cars waiting to clear customs back into the States from the Rainbow Bridge. Our exit was to come the following morning. The weather was cool,…

A zip line at Niagara Falls

Bravery needed. In the olden days, tales told of courageous and foolish folks going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Or maybe I went for the urban legend. In any case, modern days brings a public zip line ride to the edge of this wonder of the world. My dear wife Karen and I looked…

Great pumpkins

Front desk. As my dear wife Karen and I acquainted ourselves with the Doubletree for our wedding anniversary getaway stay, the lobby provided a great decorated pumpkin display. Spa. Smart higher-ups had welcomed various working hotel departments to do their best creative gourd work. Back office. Guests were invited to admire and place a paper…

Balcony beckons

Activity below. Give my dear wife Karen and I an unlocked door, and we will thoroughly explore our hotel. The restaurant level includes event space and a balcony. Pretty at night. We were glad to step out to gaze day, night and … Last glimpse. … dusk. I had to stretch out to the right…

Reach for the clouds

Up, up, up. As my dear wife Karen and I got in our Niagara Falls anniversary getaway stroll steps, we noticed many high buildings and a lot of wide buildings. This one, which held a casino and a shopping mall, was high and wide. The tall part appeared to tickle the cotton clouds.