The Sun Returns

 After a long stretch of grey, misty days, the clouds parted yesterday afternoon; and the sun cast a warm glow over the land.

I spent an hour or so yesterday afternoon just soaking up the sunlight.

I made my rounds, visiting all of the animals...

and just enjoying the sights, and sounds, and smells.

The temperature was perfect - 72.  The sky was blue and the farm was peacefully quiet... so quiet you could hear leaves dropping in the woods and the occasional soft tapping of a woodpecker.

Moments like these are so good for the soul... clearing all thought from one's mind and connecting with the earth with an open heart. 

 I can feel the relaxation and peace coursing through my veins as I sit, in tune with the rhythm of life.

I think even the animals appreciate the sunlight. 

 Many of the chickens found spots to stretch out and soak in the warmth.  

While I was out enjoying the fresh air, Hubbs was busy working on our next gnome house, along with his supervisor... Pete.  Pete's always lying down on the job!


Many of you commented about the mushrooms on the manure pile that looked like a "poodle".  This is what they morphed into yesterday.  The one in the middle looks as though she's wearing a big floppy hat!

While we are on the subject, here are a couple more that I found yesterday.  It seems like every day I find new and varied varieties.

This is the first year I have ever seen these (below).  They are growing at the base of most of the pine trees.  To me, they look like coral.


As I walked back to the house, 


I stopped to capture a few more of Summer's last colors...




Naturally, because the sun was out, my two little wool sweater gals hung out in the shade.  Winter can't come quickly enough for these two!
















Comments

Lynne said…
Ode to . . . here comes the sun . . .
Loved seeing your last red orange and purple . . .
“Woolies” in shade . . .
Pete’s calm . . .
Pete is growing into himself--he is going to be a lifetime companion and bring joy to your life everyday.
woody said…
Are you able to harvest any of the mushrooms Beverley? Many folks around SE Iowa harvest them and we have had some shared with us. So delicious! Thank you for another great blog.
Anonymous said…
The mushrooms are called coral mushrooms.
Mick
Chester looks pretty good. How is his leg?
Marcia LaRue said…
I can only imagine what it must feel like to walk/stroll around your acreage and woods! It's like having your own Chapel ... heavenly!!
That Pete just makes my heart smile!
Your trees are beginning to show some nice color ... with our colder nights happening here in S. CO ... I am seeing some color happening here, as well! Love the Fall ... not so much the Winter!! LOL
This N That said…
I don't think we saw the sun until it was time for it to set yesterday..Today, a different story..bright and sunny for sure..
The "poodle" looks like it has a collar of layered ruffles..Very cool!!
Poor sheepies. they are going to be pretty warm the next couple of days..
Looks like your trees are beginning to turn..pretty slow this year..We are pretty green..
Enjoy your day!
I am glad you got my sun that I shipped up there to you--it was a BIG job--I had to write out the address a couple times--then the sun smiled and said she was on her way!!!
Glad you and the animals all enjoyed my hard work!!!!lol
hugs, di--talking about hugs--be sure to give Pete and all the kittens a hug from 'the crazy lady in Fl"!
Aw, Pete looks so content. I was wondering when do you do your shearing? Lovely scenes make everything so serene and peaceful.
THE BEARDED ONE said…
AMAZING AS USUAL.....THE MUSHROOMS ARE AMAZING...WE HAVE HAD SOME VERY UNUSUAL ONES...BUT BEAUIFUL !!! WE HA=AVE HAD SIOME REALLY UNUSUAL ONES IN HICKMAN COUNTY, TN TOO....THANK YIOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH FOR THESE GRAT PICS AND THE WORD JOURNEY YOU TAKE US ON EVERY DAY...KEEP SMILING !!!


EDGAR C. BEARD