Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Blue Shutters with Fall Foliage

Such a beautiful scene. I love the color of the robin's egg blue shutters and their peeling patina. I wish I could see the rest of the house. via TrekEarth


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Whoooo Looks Cute? } Owl Wearing A Hat

This photo of an owl in a hat is so cute I can hardly stand it. You know how much I love owls; especially baby ones wearing knitted caps.

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Colorful Maple Leaves


>It's Tuesday and as usual I'm in a rush because I haven't even started getting ready for my weekly office meeting. It rained overnight and it is still very overcast. Today is my mom's 90th birthday and I gave her the main present at bedtime last night. She loved her new electric blanket. We are off to get our flu shots after lunch at the township health clinic. Free is good!

I photographed this colorful maple leaf several years ago. The leaf on the blue board was fresh off the ground and the one on the black background is the same leaf several days later after I pressed it under some heavy books. The maples have the best fall color, don't they? See you later.


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Monday, October 18, 2010

'Mad Men' Final Episode | Season 4

I really enjoyed last night's final episode of AMC's 'Mad Men'. My how time flies -- I can't believe Season 4 is already over. I don't want to spoil it for you in case you haven't watched it yet. Here's a recap: "There Is No Fresh Start"


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Jack Skellington Halloween Hat + Mask To Knit | Free Pattern


Get out your knitting needles -- you still have time to make this wonderful hat/mask for Halloween. It's great for skiers and snowboarders as well as Trick or Treaters since it adjusts to all kinds of winter weather. It makes for a very original, warm and practical Halloween accessory too.

The design is mostly inspired by the character Jack Skellington from the animated movie 'The Nightmare before Christmas’ by director Tim Burton.
Download Free Pattern from Knitty Magazine

The Fall 2010 Issue of Knitty Magazine is available here.


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Boat House with Fall Foliage


I took these a little after 6 o'clock last night and it was almost too late to get a good shot of this wonderful stone boat house reflecting on the lake. It's very close to my house so I can go walk over again when the light is better.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Beautiful Terrace



This looks like the perfect place to sit in the sun and read the Sunday Times. I love the stonework. Croquet on the lawn after brunch would be nice too if the set hasn't already been put away for the winter.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 26


Enjoy the day. I think it's going to be a lovely Sunday here at the cottage. By the way, the only thing unkind anyone ever says about Webster is that he's a little too friendly but he calms down quickly.


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