Killer Frost

Now this is really a frost..anything in a garden would be done for. The funny thing, it is what really brings beautiful color to leaves..This weekend will warm up in the 70ies and color will start with the trees. Will probably peak near the middle/end of Oct..If we have rain, it will ruin some of the beautiful colors.

It is amazing to see God's paintbrush. No matter what colors I use to paint with, they are never as beautiful as the ones God uses.

Till next time, keep looking up.

After The Rain.

These Hibiscus looked so beautiful with the rain drops on them..What a color..Will be taking them inside tonight and for good. We are getting a frost and the weather is really getting cold.

You have to admit..they are a happy flower and so thankful for their beauty.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Walking around the back yard and hoping to catch a Dragonfly..but instead..the house/barn/flower and puddle..Oh well, it is all nice ..but no Dragonfly in sight..As you can see, the sun is getting ready to set, but a beautiful day after the rain.

Till next time keep looking up.

Back on Etsy

A few things I put up on my Etsy shop..My daughter and I had a shop, but we let it close, due to her baby..

Now I thought I might as well open it back up and put some of my things in

there again..Etsy is fun and anyone that has things they make and like to sell, should check it out.

Mostly, I do Folk Art and the cards are made from my old fashion illustrations when I was a student, in The Art Students League in NYC..as I say about myself..Jack of all trades, master of none..but having a good time..haha..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Blue Dragonfly

Now here is a beautiful blue Dragonfly. I couldn't see his wings, but they are next to his body. A little different from other Dragonflies that I have been lucky to take a picture of.

Have to admit, the little Dragonfly, made my day..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Rosh Hashanah,

Happy New Year to all my Jewish Friends..Wishing you all the blessings the New Year brings.

I put a picture of the Apples with honey..which is a symbol of, hope for a sweet New Year..a hope all of us could relate to..May we all learn to love each other and know we are ONE..

Till next time, keep looking up.

The End Of Summer.

We are starting fall time..These yellow flowers always bloom this time of year..Tall and beautiful.

I was very lucky to catch the Monarch Butterfly..

always exciting. Chased him all over the yard and finally got one..yes, only one, picture.

Ahh,God is good..

Till next time, keep looking up.

I Call This.."A Whales Tale"..

You have to admit, you never know what you will see in the clouds/sky..

It looks like a plane, then a whales tale..

Doesn't matter what it is..it is a good conversation shot..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Morning Sun.

The beautiful sun as it was rising..The weather is changing, little by little and you can see it in the sunrise. Cooler nights and foggy mornings, make for a beautiful sunrise. Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Maine..I try and never take any of this beauty for granted. Of course fall isn't officially here yet, but the process is starting. You can feel a nip in the air..As much as I miss spring/summer..I am always thankful for God's beauty in the fall.

Till next time, keep looking up.

This Blog is For Father Mychal Judge

This is Father Mychal in his firefighter gear, heading to

the North Tower.

Father Judge died in 9/11 given last rites to a fallen firefighter, in the Trade Center..As he rushed into the North Tower with the firefighters, Mayor Giuliani called out, "Father Mike, pray for us!"..Fr. Mychal responded, "I always do , I always pray for you!"..These were the last public words to be said from Father Mike.

He died from blunt force trauma to the head, as he finished giving the last rites to the fallen firefighter.

He was designated victim 0001..because he was the first body to be recovered from the scene..

Please pray for all of us on earth Father Mike..for we really need God's Blessing.

God Bless America.

Till next time, keep looking up.

On 9/11/2001 America was hit by terrorist..It was something so devastating we will never forget..

As you look at the pictures, the one with the evil faces..I saw on t.v. as I watched the buildings burn..At first, I thought I was seeing things, only to realize I didn't..it was captured by CNN and Mark D. Phillips..but as my photos move on you see the Cross..out of evil good will overcome.

The one thing I will say for my God, He is a God of Love and would never condone this to happen under His name..Yes, it happened and He didn't stop it..but we are given free will and He will never interfere with that..BUT always remember.."They that are evil will stand before God and be judged"...All the innocent victims, from the three disasters are taken into God's loving grace..it is all of us that are left behind, many in pain, that must help to change this evil..

God Bless America..

Till next time, keep looking up..

Can't Seem To Keep Up With My Blog..

Oldest daughter/husband have what we call "Field Day"..every year..They put on such a wonderful time..games/food/drink/prizes..It is just a fun time for everyone.

A few pictures..first, the three legged race and the rope was too tight on them, next sack race..and last picture..too much candy..haha..

Well, the summer time is over and kids are back in school..I just don't know where the summer went.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Irene Good Night...

Well, Irene has left and we are very thankful.

Thanking you all for prayers/thoughts for our safety.

The damage was inland and somehow the coast was spared..Vermont was really hit with flooding and they lost a covered bridge that was there for over 100 years..So sad to see history washed away..but thankful no one was hurt.

They gave a lot of hype on this storm and many were complaining..but I don't see it that way..

I think it is better to be safe, than sorry..Especially with any kind of storm..you can't control Mother Nature..Lives were lost in different states, so it hit different areas harder than others..

Well, beautiful sky this morning and thankful God spared us..

Till next time, keep looking up.

Hurricane Watch

We will be having a hurricane heading this way, tomorrow..Not sure where about it will hit. I thank God, the water isn't near us, way down the road..but the winds can make things very dangerous. Will keep you posted..if I have electric after this storm.

I have gone through many hurricanes when I was young, on Long Island, N.Y..and remember a boat tied to the telephone pole next to our home..course we would think it was an adventure and kind of enjoy the winds, the water never hit our home..We were lucky.

Well, now on to my adventure with Irene.

Till next time, keep looking up..

A Beautiful Spot to Enjoy Lunch.

On our shopping trip..we always stop at this spot and eat our lunch..Very peaceful. I always look at the little house on the top of the hill/mountain and wonder who, would live there?..I zoomed in, so you can't see how far away it really is..My thoughts on that little home..it has to take a beaten in winter, nothing to protect it, just the few trees. One day, I will have to take a trip and see what it looks like, up close.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Visitor at the Craft Show

This guy visited us at the Craft Fair..I thanked him for letting me take a few pictures.

Have to admit, gulls always make me laugh..They do funny things..I remember once, my mother was in the water, and a gull kept trying to pick up her shoe on the beach. He kept taking the shoe lace, to lift it up, then it would drop because of the weight..Never know what will interest them.

Till next time, keep looking up.

Sun in Morning Fog.

This is this mornings sun through the fog..It was such a beautiful site. No matter what is going on in our lives, there is something to always be thankful for..Was so happy I happened to look out the window and get a few pictures.

Have been missing from my blog..Worked a couple of weekends with youngest daughter at Craft Fairs..I tell you, the last one, near the ocean caused a problem for me. sore throat/cough and just a terrible feeling..nothing that serious, but surprised me, since I am not sick that often..Makes you realize how lucky you are to get out of bed and feel wonderful..something I was taking for granted..Good lesson for me..haha..

Will be visiting all my dear blogging friends, just in case you think I got lost..Till next time, keep looking up.

So Much Happening.

Have been helping one of our daughters with a Craft Fair..It has been busy..another one next weekend..will work it with her again..

While this Fair was in full swing, a little Dragonfly came for a visit..Sat long enough to get a couple of pictures..Oh, the beauty of this little guy, they always amaze me. The colors they come in are so interesting. He just happens to be all black, but look at the little dots on the wing..just wonderful.

Till next time, keep looking up.