October 19

2019
Another visit
2017
A leaf storm rages,
A brown blizzard whirling past
A train bound for Bath.

2015
A delightful find:
A postcard in the mailbox.
Nothing beats snail mail.
(thanks Nancy Peate and The Third Annual Mail-A-Postcard Day!)

a neat video
We are delighted to share a video featuring two of our tiniest patients. A nest, complete with tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird chicks arrived yesterday after it came down in a storm. We were not able to replace it, but will continue to try when weather clears.

2014
yellow (aspen above Santa Fe)
2013
That's not what the electric violin looks like, btw
Debra, w APO
2009
I'm feeling grumpy. 
At least the leaves are gorgeous. 
An alternative.

(Some people make a vow to exercise every day. Some cook from Julia Child. I vow to write haiku. Since my natural tendency is verbosity, this is probably a good thing, if a bit precious.)

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