"Your definition of beauty" was today's theme, and I had a hard time with it. I thought about writing "truth" on a piece of paper, but that's Keats's definition, not necessarily mine. How do I define beauty? And even if I were to find a clear answer, how would I capture that definition in one picture on a specific day ( Read more... )

It was downright warm, bordering on hot today, which was weird, but not unpleasant. The light was gorgeous, too (Moss and I theorize that we get awesome afternoon light up here in exchange for early sunsets). Anyway, we went on a rambling walk, arriving home just as the sun had set. If you have some misguided notion that I wouldn't a) take pictures ( Read more... )

Today is full of rain and drear. CapLynn and I were fed up with being inside, though, so we said screw it, and went out for a walk anyway. I don't know how much better either of us feels now, but the world is still pretty.


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(You have to sing it to the tune of "Werewolves of London")

Caprina Lynn had the day off today, so we went on an Autumn adventure. I remembered from last year that the town of Jaffrey, New Hampshire has a scarecrow contest round this time, so that's where we headed. Indeed, it was an excellent choice!


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As promised (whether you want them or not), pictures from this afternoon's walk. Autumn hasn't yet truly rioted, but the weather is gorgeous all the same.


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The leaves are turning. I'm going walking. I should be writing. I'll do it soon ( Read more... )

On Saturday we went out to visit asakiyume, and she led us on an expedition into places where nature is reclaiming the landscape. I love walking with Asakiyume because she always gives me mini lessons in botany. We'll be traipsing along and suddenly she'll pick a leaf and say, "Taste this! It's just like licorice!" This trip I learned:

*Anise hyssop tastes ( Read more... )

1) Liar has a new cover! The internet shouted that the old, whitewashed cover was unacceptable, and Bloomsbury USA listened! Check it out!

2) We are experiencing sunny, but not too hot weather in the Boston area. Yesterday I was out walking in the Public Garden with spectralbovine for part of it, even. Woo ( Read more... )

Last weekend we got up to all sorts of Autumnal activities, but we were so busy I didn't have time to post about them until now.

First we went to Tim and Erika's to bake Halloween themed goodies. I've decided to put all the images under a cut because the first one looks so gruesome... ( click if you dare )

Today I went out with the Boston Area Gleaners to glean apples at Kimball Fruit Farm. Alas, I didn't remember my camera, so no pictures of the apples. It was a beautiful day, with perfectly clear skies, and lots of apples. The three of us on this gleaning trip filled eleven fifty pound boxes with perfectly good fallen apples. Then we had to carry ( Read more... )