“The thinnest yellow light of November is more warming and exhilarating than any wine they tell of. The mite which November contributes becomes equal in value to the bounty of July.”
~ Henry David Thoreau
With one of the coldest and wettest summers now behind us, Mother Nature has decided a small dosing of sun may be in order. This past week has been glorious, especially being that it is November.
The dogs and I have been making up for lost walks and have been out and about under the blue of the sky, trying to take in as many of the sun’s rays as possible. With the ground now dry, most of our walks are taking place behind our house… on the dike at the far end of the field.
The entrance to the field is just a short jaunt to the end of our block. I love the long shadows of this time of year and how the sky just seems to open up and welcome us.
At the far side of the field there is an elevated dike kept somewhat groomed (not sure by who) for walking. The rest of the ambiance is as natural as any a prairie field with each season offering its own unique colour scheme.
Lately, while walking, I have been a little startled by some noted tell tale signs of man. Surveying posts now dot the path, every 50 feet or so. And out of no where, one day there appeared a bench… cemented in, no-less. I have to wonder… what is up with that!
It looks like changes are coming to our little prairie out back… not quite sure on my feelings about that.
Anyway.. right now this place is my and the dogs own little piece of Manitoba paradise and we love it, especially in this late autumn sun. The dogs are happy to tear through the grass, so many smells to explore. I am happy to feel warmth on my face… mitts come off, jacket zippers come undone.
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After our walks it has been too nice to head indoors so I grab a book, a coffee and head out back to my favourite bench to read and bask in the November sun. Coco finds his own comfy spot near by.
Every once in awhile we both look up to watch Sadie as she runs on by.
Where, oh where, does she get all that energy. :-)
Great pictures. Thanks. We’ve been having nice weather here. So nice.
November is a depressing month for me. Thank you for making me feel better about the sun going away with these happy pictures.
Survey posts, a cemented-in bench, an open field. It doesn’t sound good. Hopefully the bench may indicate the coming of a park. Until then, enjoy the field.
There is some justice in the world, anyway. It’s good that you can get to enjoy some of the last fair weather of the season. Coco’s photo running toward the camera is a real nice one.
The past few days have been quite wonderful here too. For the most part anyway.
Hmmm, surveyor’s posts do not bode well for the well being of your little prairie.
Enjoy your sunshine; we’re suffering the after effects of a tropical storm with rain and high winds. Not great beach weather and we’re down to our last two days. Sigh.
Were still enjoying the November Sunshine. It’s wonderful!! I’m surprised there is any open space left as housing is going up so fast in Transcona!
Fish gotta swim. birds gotta fly.
Sadie’s gotta run.
so true, so true. :-)