Ah, Here Comes the Rain

Fall is here--and rain is on its way.  I am grateful for the rain, because it has halted the terrible wildfires in Oregon's Great Columbia Gorge. 

I am, however, not looking forward to the darkening days of winter.  I am already longing for the Spring. 

Have a lovely day--the good thing is Spring always does come. 

Emerald Elegance

Here are more drops of pitch from the great bejeweled Fir Tree. If you look closely, you can see the surrounding forest is reflected within, upside down.

I find myself in awe of their beauty.