Sunday, October 19, 2014

reasons to love october

This year, October has been a month to love. Warm temperatures -- generally in the double-digits. Crisp clear mornings. Starry nights.

A great time to bicycle commute!

Last Thursday morning there was the most incredible fog. It was kind of creepy in the river valley. I felt like the only person in the world. But I had to stop anyway to take a few photos.

 
While I was stopped, another bicycle commuter rode past with a friendly smile and a cheerful "good morning." I was glad to keep him in sight the rest of the way.


I had to stop again on my way up to Ezio Faraone Park -- the view was amazing.



And another stop once I reached the top:



Sunday, October 12, 2014

October mornings

 On the way to work...
 
 a yellow tamarack tree


 a glowing moon



a golden hillside