Today I realized that, as far as Mother Nature is concerned, fall is a time to put things away.
The sap goes down and the trees change colors. The barn is never more gorgeous than when surrounded by these sapless trees. I want to learn to paint just so that I can paint this scene.
Seriously, it's unreal - this is our barn!
And this is the realm's most gorgeous tree. Perhaps the most gorgeous in all the world. Mother Nature will be taking its leaves soon.
It's kind of like a phoenix... it grows more vibrant then bursts into flame (figuratively speaking), then it rises from the ashes again and again.
The rest of the tobacco has been harvested.
The corn field has died off and is in the process of being cut.
And the kernels are being stored.
The hay has been rolled and stacked for the winter.
And once everything has been cleared, the view is spectacular.
Beauty is everywhere.
After gazing upon her kingdom, the Queen prepared for her weekly trip to the Farmer's Market. It may not look like much but it took about six hours to get it all done.
Roasted Jalapeno and Garlic Feta Dip. So simple but so flavorful.
Manicotti (pictured) and garlic bread (not pictured). Delicious.
Zuppa Toscana with breadsticks. Very tasty. A nice treat if you can't get the real thing, and it's very, very close.
So now the Queen is ready to relax and unwind before bed so she can be fresh as a daisy for tomorrow.
Note that I said "daisy" and not "Daisy"... because daisies smell good and Daisys... well... not so much!
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