Pic Today 11/13/18

FIRST SNOW

Nothing serious.

Just beautiful!

(I guess winter is here now.)

Pic Today 11/12/18

HALLOWEEN HELPERS

Doing some last minute

fall tree planting,

before being put away 

till next Halloween.

(Notice the skeleton dog

still lifts his leg to pee.)

Pic Today 11/11/18

LAST LEAVES OF THE SEASON

Nothing like a sudden freeze,

to help the season's final leaves

to let go.

Pic Today 11/10/18

FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON

And enough to make snow balls

for a snow ball fight.

Yay!

Pic Today 11/9/18

STREETS ABLAZE

IN THE CITY

I was surprised how brilliant

the fall foliage was

driving through city streets yesterday.

Transforming residential parts

of St. Louis into 

an autumn wonderland.

Wow.

Pic Today 11/8/18

AUTUMN CARPET

I love when leaves

cover the ground.

(Until it's time to rake.)

Pic Today 11/7/18

TREES CARPET THE CITY

Hardwood trees are now releasing

their colorful leaves

to carpet the city.

So pretty.

(For now.)

Pic Today 11/6/18

IT'S VOTING DAY

Do your duty.

Bring your phone.

So you can text me

while you're standing in line.

Pic Today 11/5/18

AND NOW

THE COLORS BEGIN TO FALL

This Victorian beauty

(on East Argonne in Kirkwood)

is surrounded by a carpet

of autumn leaves.

Pic Today 11/4/18

WHITE TREE BARK

IN A COLORFUL AUTUMN

This is the time of year

when Missouri Sycamore trees

stand out.

Love the contrast.

Pic Today 11/3/18

PRIMARY COLORS

What a show these days,

especially in the bright sun.

Enjoy your weekend.

Pic Today 11/2/18

SOMETHING'S ON FIRE

OUT THERE

Wait, no . . . it's the trees!

Across the street.

A brilliant shade of red.

It makes everything inside

warm and lovely.

Happy Autumn.

(If you're in the northern hemisphere.)

Pic Today 11/1/18

GOLDEN AUTUMN DAYS

Suddenly, 

the world is yellow, gold and red.

I love this part of Autumn.

Happy November!

Pic Today 10/31/18

TRICK OR TREAT

Are you dressed up for today?

Show us your costume!

Happy Halloween.

Pic Today 10/30/18

THE COVEN HAS ASSEMBLED

Witches have gathered

to celebrate the holiday.

Watch out!

Pic Today 10/29/18

AUTUMN COLORS

Yellows and reds.

They're everywhere.

(Anyone else remember

storm cellars?)

Pic Today 10/28/18

PIE OH MY

Finding my perfect piece

of Coconut Cream Pie.

At Cowan's Restaurant

in Washington, Missouri.

Fresh baked pies from scratch.

(They don't skimp on meringue.)

Pic Today 10/27/18

OUR COLORFUL WEEKEND

IS HERE

Enjoy the colors.

This is "the pick weekend"

for gorgeous autumn views.

Get out.

Enjoy.

Pic Today 10/26/18

JUNGLE ESCAPE

Year round climate,

365 days a year.

Inside the Climatron

at Missouri Botanical Garden,

St. Louis.

Sustainable tropical environment.

Feels so good.

Pic Today 10/25/18

WILLIAM CLARK

Brigadier General, 

Governor of Missouri,

Famed Explorer

and great friend of the 

Native American.

Buried here in St. Louis

at Bellefontaine Cemetery 

September 1, 1838,

not far from where he and

Meriwether Lewis set out

to lead the Corps of Discovery 

to discover the northwest passage.

Few knew he was friend and

passioned champion of the 

native American Indians.

As inscribed on his tomb,

his words to his friend,

Thomas Jefferson:

"It is to be lamented that the

deplorable situation of the Indians

do not receive more of the

human feelings of the nation."

-- December 15, 1825

(Timeless words and feelings

to this day.)

Pic Today 10/24/18

THE SHOW HAS BEGUN

Autumn transformation

is now underway.

Cool nights, shorter days,

and bright sunshine.

I love it.

Pic Today 10/23/18

TWO HEARTS

Side by side,

in the garden.

(As they should be.)

Pic Today 10/22/18

COLORS ON THE MERAMEC

Fall colors are

muted and late this year,

but still so beautiful

reflected in the waters

of the upper Meramec River.

Pic Today 10/21/18

LEMON HARVEST TIME

One week after moving my

Meyer Lemon tree inside,

the green lemons have

turned themselves into

plump, juicy yellow lemons.

(Get yourself a Meyer Lemon tree

next season.   

You won't regret it.)

Pic Today 10/20/18

WHAT DOES 

CLEAN WATER

LOOK LIKE?

Like this!

Spring fed,

free flowing 

rivers and streams.

(We are so lucky

in Missouri.)

PicToday 10/19/18

BIG RIVER AT CEDAR HILL

Once a thriving mill along

the Big River.

The old Cedar Hill Mill

(now abandoned)

once milled grains grown

on farms since 1847.

Now a local landmark

along this recreational area

in central Missouri.

Pic Today 10/18/18

BOX OF SNAKES

No, not really.

They're really snake gourds,

picked from a local grower.

They make great decorations,

especially when painted

like snakes!

Or delicious to eat,

in a Snake Gourd Raita,

a favorite stew from India.

Peel and cut into rounds.

Boil equal measures of water

and curds (cottage cheese).

Sauté small onion, curry leaves,

4 crushed green chilies, cumin

seeds and turmeric powder.

Combine and cook till tender.

Serve on rice.

Available at open air markets now.

10/17/18

PICKED OUT

YOUR PUMPKIN YET?

Just two weeks till Halloween.

(What are you waiting for?)

Pic Today 10/16/18

GORGEOUS HARVEST

Much more than pumpkins

this season.

Don't know what they are,

but they're so beautiful.

Pic Today 10/15/18

FALL FOLIAGE

Absolute perfection!

Pic Today 10/14/18

SCARY PUMPKIN MARKET

I think our local pumpkin stand

might be haunted.

They've got lots of pumpkins,

but there are ghosts and goblins

everywhere.

Pic Today 10/13/18

FINALLY

The rain and chilly weather

has helped the fall foliage

to turn on.

Pic Today 10/12/18

DOWNTOWN

EYE CANDY

West Locust Street,

downtown St. Louis.

Famous old buildings,

waiting to be repurposed.

Sweet.

Pic Today 10/11/18

DECISIONS DECISIONS

There's a pumpkin out there

just waiting for you.

Still plenty to choose from.

Just don't wait too long.

Pic Today 10/10/18

BLUE PUMPKINS

And yes,

they're really pumpkins

(not gourds or squash.)

Kinda' cool.

For a change!