Monday, October 29, 2012

Hunter's Full Moon - Monday October 29, 2012

The following is from the Farmers' Almanac:
"This full Moon is often referred to as the Full Hunter's Moon, Blood Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the deer are fattened, and it's time to begin storing up meat for the long winter ahead. Because the fields were traditionally reaped in late September or early October, hunters could easily see fox and other animals that come out to glean from the fallen grains. Probably because of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunter's Moon is generally accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes."

The Full Moon - Monday October 29, 2012


Top photo: The full moon from the back yard.
Bottom photo: The full moon from the front yard.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Anne's Leaves Are Down


Here, just shortly after I took the picture in the previous post, is Anne with here leaves down. Things can really change fast. Some trees lose their leaves gradually and some all at once. 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Anne in Fall

Deb's magnolia tree, Anne, is doing quite well. I was curious what color she'd turn in the fall - looks like a nice greenish yellow.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Squirrels Like Pumpkins

Yesterday I put some pumpkins out in the yard for some fall color. Don't they look nice?

Well, the squirrels are back helping themselves. Athena  checks it out.


Maybe a little coffee will keep them away. Otherwise it'll just make them more hyper than they already are.