The Leaves Are Leaving, Photography

Awareness of the outside world. Several websites, such as Explore Fall, give updates on leaf color for the entire US. Old Farmer’s Almanac has an, “animated map showing the progression of fall colors,” OFA: 2025 Fall Foliage Map & Peak Leaf Color Guide. Others sites report by state or region. ~~~ Zone 5a2023 USDA PlantContinue reading “The Leaves Are Leaving, Photography”

Milton’s Remarkable Race Record

Awareness of the outside world. Fix The News. “Each week, we find stories of progress from around the world.” FTN: About. Substack has a ‘Let’s see something first’ option. ~~~ We knew Milton wasn’t a good racehorse. We didn’t realize how very much not good he was. “In case you missed it, The Jockey ClubContinue reading “Milton’s Remarkable Race Record”

Alternative to Doomscrolling, Crochet Cat Mat, Fiber Art

Art of the outside world. World Famous Crochet Museum. Website is dated 2019. Trip Advisor has reviews dated 2025, TA:WFCM. ~~~ Scheduling conflicts necessitate taking a break from art class posts. Back next week. [Acrylic Class #3] Atlantic Coast Yarns, Shannon DK – 92% merino, 4% cashmere, 4% silk, #9753. Mostly because it looked prettyContinue reading “Alternative to Doomscrolling, Crochet Cat Mat, Fiber Art”

While You’re Up, A Family Story, Writing

Back in the mists of time, my grandmother was recovering from surgery. History does not record the exact ailment. Or at least my 7-year-old self did not record. The bottom line was that she was fine, she was not leaking from important places, and she was supposed to stay seated as much as possible. MyContinue reading “While You’re Up, A Family Story, Writing”