Red Tide and Tea

Crispy air... a blustery day
It whips up a froth on the ocean.
We have Red Tide...
Its an over growth of a certain type of algea.
That turns the water very red,
with a froth of whipped cream on top of the waves.

After a day of working under the walnut trees,
Its time to curl up with a quilt and tea
in front of the fireplace.

I couldn't resist cutting a big vase full of
fall colored Hydrangea
They will dry nicely


Also, the gourds are ready to be dried
and made into bird houses


Each day I've been picking up
a box or two of walnuts that have been raining down
under the trees.


And laying them out in the sun to dry

When they're ready I'll be cracking them to make into
Christmas gifts for neighbors and friends.


And waiting to be made into Quince paste...
these lovely yellow beauties!
Tomorrow...

And as Halloween approaches...
ideas for decorating swirl...