Today is Veteran's Day here in the USA...a day we set aside to honor those that have served our country, keeping it safe and our freedoms intact. We are grateful for those individuals that lost their lives doing battle with our enemies, forever thankful for their strength and dedication to our country. And for those too that continue to serve, may God's peace & protection be with you. We honor you, we thank you.
A quiet Sunday here in my parts, except for the strong winds that are gusting, scattering and blowing the few leaves that are left clutching to the almost bare branches. The bittersweet is drying on the vine....
The leaves of the crab-apple tree in my front yard have turned this soft orange, but I fear this may be the last year I will enjoy them. The tree has been dying slowly the last few years and their remain only about 3 large branches still alive. I am afraid this Spring, the tree will have to come down.
Since the winds have been blowing, massively blowing, my neighbor's leaves have now gathered in my yard....and I thought I was done with the raking...!!
There is beauty to be found in all phases of nature and her seasons...
Sharing with Nancy's Sunday Best and Madge's Weekly Top Shot.
Until next time....
laughing at your neighbor's 'gift' to you. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the most GORGEOUS photos on your blog today....
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post today - from the honoring of our military to the photos of your fall foliage.
ReplyDeleteWoW!
Don't you just hate it when you work so hard to get your yard neat and tidy and the wind kicks up and blows everyone elses leaves in your yard. That last one is stunning, beautiful Deanna.
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute and excellent photos ~ Wow! ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeletewonderful photos! I love your thoughts that go with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, yes ... where did the autumn season go? Beautiful shots, all, and a lovely tribute for Veteran's Day.
ReplyDeleteSorry you were gifted with your neighbors leaves. I love, love the last photo!
ReplyDeletelove the flag shot ... so pretty. i love to watch the flags fly... gorgeous!! (:
ReplyDeleteOnce again I am in awe of your photos my friend. It is cold and windy here in Vegas. I am thinking winter is here. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
Awesome post Deanna! Love every photo and word!
ReplyDeleteOh deana!! That single autumn leaf-swoon. Beautiful words
ReplyDeleteThere is beauty even though everything is dying down for the Winter wonderful photographs...
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely words on my blog...especially at this time in my life. Your image you created with the leaf and autumn text...girl you rock.
ReplyDeleteLaurie
I'm glad our neighbors are each 1/2 mile away from us in fall. :)
ReplyDeleteAmen! Wonderful tribute and your 'Autumn' poem is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteDeanna, I found your blog today and said I simply have to follow this gal. Hope that's ok with you. So you are now added to my Blogroll of Photo Friends. I look forward to stopping by often.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that shot of old Glory... honoring our heroes, Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #56!
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