Even though we are in the midst of a heat wave, September is bound to bring us cooler days as Autumn approaches. With the shorter days, one doesn't have to stay up too late to catch a lovely evening sky here on the prairie.
This cat is our new friend - he is a constant companion as I roam the barn, always curious as to my comings and goings.
Just walk along the fence, aka the Cat Walk.
Linked to This or That Thursday.
.... write a blog post, and maybe you'll start to feel sleepy....
That's what I am telling myself tonight as I tap on the keys, ignoring my normal mantra of "just close your eyes and even though you aren't asleep, you are getting some rest".
While trying to fall asleep, I remembered that it's almost Thursday and time for two of my favorite blog memes - This or That Thursday and Rural Thursday. So I'm up to post some more photos I took at the new stable.
While the last stable housed only eight horses, there are at least 20 at this one. Each visit affords us a new encounter with these beautiful animals. I called this one "Blondie", although her official name is "Whitey". I have been informed she's a bit mean, but she seemed OK with me (although I didn't get too close).
OK, maybe she's got some attitude in her eyes...
Fences everywhere - I love fences and leading lines...
A windmill to remind us it's always blowing on the prairie:
Finally, a bit of what I'll call "altered reality":
Because I'm really only 5'3" tall....
There, I actually do feel more tired now....
A bit of my morning commute this morning. Fog seems standard when our daytime temperatures tip over 60 and the nighttime lows dip into the 30s. With Daylight Savings time in effect, I head down the highway as the sun starts to rise above the fields.
The sun burned off most of the fog quickly, but left a soft, misty film that allowed the morning sun to cast its golden hue along the highway.
What did you see driving around today? If you look for beauty, you will find it, even along the road.
I am often asked questions and comments about my photography - what location, what camera, what settings, etc. The camera question aside (i...
A chemical engineer working in IT, Wife to Scott, Mom to two great kids + two cats, one horse and numerous fish. Photographer, marathoner, musician, yogi and gourmet cook. I don't think there is time for more, but I'm sure I missed something!
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