I spent some much needed nature time yesterday hiking Picnic Point and the UW Lakeshore Nature Preserve. A beautiful autumn day.
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Hoping for the best
Like the milkweed plant creating its seeds, we can spend a lot of energy molding and creating our future plans. Eventually though, we need to sit back, let the wind carry them where it will, and hope for the best.
Muted colors
The autumn colors in southern Wisconsin (especially the reds) have seemed muted this year, likely because of the drought. This maple branch shows colors quickly turning brown, while tree branches above are still green. Is time running out for those vibrant colors?
Watch out woolly bears!
Saw all kinds of woolly bear caterpillars on the trail while biking the other day. It was a challenge to avoid running them over! This one had a pretty wide rusty-brown band, so if one believes the folklore, it should be a mild winter in southern Wisconsin.
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New glasses means it’s time for a portrait of my “new” face.
Biking thru early autumn color
I took advantage of the beautiful, summer-in-October weather yesterday, and spent the afternoon biking on the Military Ridge State Trail. Some autumn colors out there, but still pretty early for peak.
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Autumn ride
A long bike ride yesterday gave me some much needed outdoor time. I’ve learned over the years that if I don’t spend enough time outside, I can start to feel out of sorts. Some people ground themselves by meditating. Being out in nature, like biking the Lower Yahara River Trail, helps me accomplish that.
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After the blooms are done
Interesting to see what’s left of summer blooms long after they’ve blossomed, like this Queen Anne’s lace.
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