High Tide

Sometimes a really high tide can startle you. What was once a marsh is a lake and it lasts for only about 6 hrs or less. I happened on this sight as I went for drive last Sunday. I know I have posted photos of this marsh side cottage before, but it bears repeating. You just want to hang out on the that porch however no one ever does so there is an element of sadness about this wonderful, unloved cottage.

A Little Stroll

I still enjoy the wonders of Cape Ann. One is never certain what they are going to find on the streets. I took this one of a mother and daughter strolling with their family of ponies down the main street of Essex passing the antique shops along the route. No one seemed to mind having their picture taken.

Holiday Bounty

Every fall I take pleasure in pumpkins arrays and configurations. The combination of shapes, sizes and color cheer me and I want to take their pictures. This time I actually had a camera with me. Enjoy the sights and colors of the season. Happy Thanksgiving.

Autumn in the Marsh

I drove past this marsh when the sunlight was just right. This is the time of year the reeds go to seed and look like dancing heads in the sun. They always catch my eye as part of the joy of this season. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Russell's Orchard

All roads lead to Russell's this week. They have boxes and boxes of homemade pies waiting to go to good homes for Thanksgiving dinner. I stopped in for their orchard made Blueberry wine to take as gift to my Thanksgiving hostess. I walked around the big open barn with the massive fireplace and bins of apples enjoying all the produce and colors of the season. Of course, I HAD to buy hot apple cider doughnuts. They really are the best. I also tried a lemon-rosemary scone with my afternoon tea. What a warm, luscious treat on a cold, cold fall day.

Showdown at Midnight

This cat and mouse game went on for 3hrs. Either this is a smart mouse or my cats are in it for the kill. The mouse was in Harry's mouth around hour one and lived. I got a big laugh out of watching Harry chase the mouse towards William and the mouse stopped in the middle of the floor, sat down on his hind legs and paused to look at Harry who really didn't know what to make of the whole thing. The mouse then turned and ran into William's plume tail for cover. All three animals are still alive!