Shed Snake Skin
I found this shed snake skin while out walking the dog. I expected it to be fragile, but when I picked it up, I found that it’s actually quite strong and flexible. Without the head, which is missing because it was wedged under a stone wall, the snake was 24 inches long. Not a large snake, but not too small, either.
My neighbor’s kids are home, and I can hear them running up and down the sidewalk, crunching leaves. I did the same thing (well, minus the running up and down) when I left work today. I decided to walk across the grass strip instead of on the sidewalk, so that I could crunch leaves. They smelled wonderful, and the sound was quite satisfying.
Honeysuckle
Ironweed Seed Heads
Poke Berries
Goldenrod
Asters
These, such as they are, will likely be the last of the flowery things for the year.
As I was leaving to walk the dog, a couple of girls in the next building were returning home. One of them commented that Harriet and I were out awfully late. It was 4:30am, which seemed like early morning to me.
In other news, I’m done cat sitting, so I might finally have some time to myself. For, I dunno, arting, maybe? I just have to decide what I want to work on next. That’s always the hard part.
While taking the trash out and peeing the dog, I spotted this on the sidewalk. A maple leaf had fallen and left a perfect image of itself stained on the pavement.
Banana Bread
It was it was grey and sprinkley this morning when I walked the dog. Not cold, but windy, with a definite feeling of fall in the air. I came home and decided it would be a good day to bake, so I made banana bread.
My recipe doesn’t call for vanilla, but that seems very wrong, so I added it anyway. I also used half whole wheat flour and sucanat instead of sugar. The result is darker and richer than normal banana bread. Dark brown sugar or adding a touch of molasses will yield a similar result. Mmmm.
Of course, not long after I turned on the oven, the sun decided to come out. It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous day after all.
red paper boat 