Four in the afternoon is a more pleasant time to take a walk in this season. It’s hard to stop whatever project I’ve gained some momentum on, but I was craving the outing…
…and that means I have established a good habit, which I consider a miracle.
It had been a few days since I had been on the creek path, enough time for more colors to appear, or to fade. The fennel has faded, even while its seeds are ripening.
While I was admiring the turning leaves, I spied a ladybug who had the same impulse as I, to catch the warm rays on its back.
Gladsome Lights 
‘Great minds think alike.’ Glad you were able to capture the ladybug’s sweet little being for all to enjoy.
Happy Fall ~ FlowerLady
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The miracle of a good habit…I like that…I take it as an inspiration. Thank you.
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I love this! It’s only been in the past year that I learned from the bug people that lady bugs are actually beetles, and that some of them have names derived from the number of spots they carry. It’s just occurred to me: some people call that cute little VW car a bug, and some call it a beetle.
A side note from my latest digs: the bed and breakfast where I’m staying now for three nights is an older, lovely home. Above the light switch in my room, there’s a beautiful worked-metal icon of the Virgin. When I saw it, I thought of you. Whether the family is Catholic or Orthodox I don’t know, but it still was nice to see the icon.
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Have been reading all your posts and enjoying your autumn with you, albeit virtually. The ladybug picture is wonderful, and she even has a shadow under her. No matter how minute we are, God’s sun shines on us all.
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I love seeing your walks. I’ve been enjoying these fall days too. Even took a snowy walk when we had our first fall snow. Sweet ladybug pic.
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Wonderful day for you! I have to remind myself daily…to get OUTSIDE!
Leslie
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It looks so nice out there in the sunshine and nature. I have such a nice trail nearby, but I think I take it for granted. Happy walking!
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Beautiful sequence of images. They bring to mind Wordsworth’s poem that starts off, “I Wandered lonely as a cloud” –and ends four stanzas later, “And then my heart with pleasure fills / And dances with the daffodils.”
I didn’t get to take that walk, then or now, but still . . . it’s wonderful how technology can capture and pass on important small moments!
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Wise little ladybug! Lovely photos of autumn in your neck of the woods…..
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Oh, my…the fennel is just a lovely shade of crispy tan. ♥ I love it.
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What a lovely walk. I love how now every where you look you see fall coming.
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I’m so enjoying these glimpses into your day. And I wish I were there to shake some fennel seeds into my hand for a recipe 😉
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Such a lovely walk, Gretchen, as well, photographs. We’ve yet to have frost, a blessing as I’ve not finished prepping the farm for winter. Being sick sure slowed me down this Autumn.
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