It's Halloween

...don't take any shortcuts home!

Click on picture for a spooktacular view.

O Beautiful For Spacious Skies

Katharine Lee Bates, born in Falmouth, Massachusetts in 1859, wrote the words to 'America the Beautiful'. This statue stands near the library in her hometown.

O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

Life's Too Short

"For every minute you are angry...
you lose sixty seconds of happiness."
~Author Unknown

All Aboard

...the Autumn Express!

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A Bird's Eye View

High above the barnyard, the cupola of this old Vermont barn
provided a perfect perch for a flock of pigeons.

Defying Gravity...Still

This past January I posted the picture below of this barn and silo in Jacksonville, Vermont. Several people have wondered the fate of the silo, so my husband and I took a drive to check it out. Well, I'm happy to show you...it's still standing! In fact, it's for sale should you be looking for a project!

The silo in January.

For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Old Barns, hosted by Tricia.

Thank Ewe

The other day I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I was the winner in a recent giveaway at Mamabug's Nature Photos and was totally delighted when I received my gift in the mail. A beautiful handmade bag, lovingly created and lined with the cutest froggie material! Tucked inside was a delicate crocheted doily and some yummy honey. It felt like it was my birthday!

Thank you so much!

Be sure to stop by Mamabug's Blog, I think you will enjoy your visit.

Today

...I'm goofin' off!
Be back tomorrow!
Hope your Sunday is delightful!

Autumn Oreos

Belted Galloway Cattle graze beneath the Pocumtuck Range, which includes Mount Sugarloaf in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Autumn still clings to several trees while others have surrendered to the winds of October.

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Soaking Up Rays

Cormorants
Falmouth, Massachusetts

Enjoying the sun on a warm Autumn day.

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A Guiding Light

Nobska Point Light
Woods Hole, Massachusetts

First built in 1828, the lighthouse was rebuilt in 1876.
It is located at the division between Buzzards Bay and
Vineyard Sound on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod.

Homeward Bound

After a long drive to Cape Cod, I watched as the M/V Martha's Vineyard left Woods Hole headed for the Island of Martha's Vineyard, with my son on board...bon voyage, kiddo!

Driving home, I passed the time thinking of the fun we shared and looking forward to his next visit.

Day's End

Lilliput Barn
Ashfield, Massachusetts

This grand old barn has witnessed many sunsets.

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For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Old Barns, hosted by Tricia.

An Autumn Walk

"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end;
then stop."
~Lewis Carrol, Alice in Wonderland

Cue The Loons

Ashmere Lake
Hinsdale, Massachusetts

Looking across the water to the little secluded cottage,
I was reminded of one of my favorite movies, 'On Golden Pond'.
Do you remember it?

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There Are Pumpkins

...and there are PUMPKINS!

At a doorway in Old Deerfield Village.
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H 2 Oh!

Late afternoon shadows begin to squelch the Autumn
colors along the bank of the Ashfield Reservoir.

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For more reflections from around the world, please visit James at
Weekend Reflections ~ Newtown Area Photo.

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My Son's has extended his visit for a few more days
so my schedule should be back to 'normal' next week.
Wishing you all a delightful weekend.

Some Of Fall's Best Colors

...don't grow on trees.

Pie In The Rough

Don't forget the whipped cream!

Over the Mountains And Far Away

Of all the hundreds of barns I have photographed, the ones at Faraway Farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts are my favorite. The old gray barnboards and the rusting tin roof really 'speak' to me. Add a few sheep and I'm in heaven!

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It is also the farm featured in my header.

For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Old Barns, hosted by Tricia.

No Need To Yell

...I heard you the first time!

'Mae' is an American Lamancha Goat. Being totally unfamiliar with this breed, a little 'Googling' was in order, and according to what I discovered; Lamanchas are perhaps the most distinctive goat breed easily recognizable by their very short ear pannae. They are also known for their high milk production and comparatively high buttermilk content in their milk. Lamanchas were first bred in Oregon in the early 1950's by Eula Fay Frey.

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Please pardon my lack of comments for the next few days...
my son arrives for a visit tomorrow!

The Last Rose Of Summer

...ignores October.

After The Rain

The human spirit needs places where nature
has not been rearranged by the hand of man.
~Author Unknown

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It's All Water Under The Bridge

Perched along the bank of the Deerfield River,
these buildings are reflected through a section of the
Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts.

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For more reflections from around the world, please visit James at
Weekend Reflections ~ Newtown Area Photo.

The Rain Continued

...and the flowers danced!

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Alpacas

...may cost as much as a new car
but they do have a 50,000 'smile' guarantee!

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On A Road Less Traveled

Autumn Barn
Buckland, Massachusetts

We are blessed in New England with many old barns,
and I was delighted to discover this one while
exploring a back road not far from my home.

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For more charming barns from around the world,
please check out Old Barns, hosted by Tricia.

On A BAAck Road

Finnegan stood quietly on the hill and watched
as the drizzle turned to rain and I,
with camera in hand, slowly sank...
in the muddy pasture.

He may have even smirked a little!

What A Shame

...that dogs don't see the color red!

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Fire Hydrant
Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts

Fish Tales

...will be told about the one that got away!

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Fly Fishing on the Deerfield River.

Fall In A Puddle

With heavy rain and gusty winds, Fall...
fell.

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For more reflections from around the world, please visit James at
Weekend Reflections ~ Newtown Area Photo.