Short Fall

With a few exceptions, the trees have not been very colorful this fall. A lot of the leaves turned slowly and are dull and quickly turning brown. Now lots of leaves are on the ground already. My fothergilla bush has lessened the disappointment a bit. This is its second autumn, and it really looks nice this year.

The two small mums I put on my porch looked tasty to a deer I guess. I went out one morning, and most of the blooms had been eaten off the plant.

So it has not been as colorful an autumn as some years.

Next week the highs are predicted to be in the mid-20's and low 30's, way below the normal for this time of year. I sure appreciate my electric blanket that keeps me warm through the cold nights.