Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Colors & Mojo

Fall is an amazing colorful time to be out and about if the weather is good. Through the fall, the sunrise decorates my eating area with unbelievable colors. I can't help but look at it in wonder.



Charlie and I took a drive to the Kickapoo Valley Reserve for a nice quiet afternoon walk. Note to self. Sunday afternoons are the busy times at the Reserve. 

However, there are enough trails that one can find a peaceful one to trek and not be bothered by others. On the main path, we encountered a lot of dog walkers, bicyclists, and a few horses. We kept to ourselves and found the trailhead to the Blackhawk Trail.

As expected, we didn't see anyone when we got on this trail.

Charlie got hot walking on the mowed path with no breeze, so I gave him a lift up and he enjoyed sniffing the air while I did the walking.



I really didn't pick the right time of day to go on this trail, but I felt the need to get out and get some fresh air after cleaning in the spare room most of the morning. I was making headway, but got stuck in a decision on how to pack things up or toss them out.

A hike would change my focus and then I could get back to the issue.

I've taken so many shots of this trail over the years I've hiked it, yet each time it seems new and refreshing to me. I didn't hike it hard as I had all the time I wanted. I could walk and pause when I saw something interesting.


With the winds we'd had a couple of weeks ago, so many trees have already lost their leaves. But deep in the forest I found a beautiful canopy of maples and other trees. The colors were just beginning to pop and glow.

Count me lucky. I found some glorious colors.


 


With the past two days being rainy and cold, I finished a purge and clean project. 

I identified the medals and ribbons on Rich's uniform and put the uniforms back in the bag so I can explain them to his grandchildren and even perhaps his daughter if she'd want to hear it. She might be impressed, though her father never talked about it.

I finished the table project and have given it a place of honor. Right away, I decided to use it for a fall Still Life.


I then couldn't help but set up another spot. This one is a planter, but I love the face on it. I use it mostly as a vase when I can.




This is the first time in ... a very long time that I've actually worked on something like Still Life or even Lego Photography. 


It felt good to goof off a bit. 


That table hosts my haunted mansion right at the moment. The Vampire Lady says, "Come on in, all are welcome!"



This is the first time in a long time that I've felt like having a bit of creative fun. I was afraid it had left me for good, but phew, there it is.

13 comments:

  1. Love the vignettes! You still have your mojo.
    What a lovely spot to walk. Isn't funny how we forget the weekends when we aren't working a regular week anymore. I bet Charlie really enjoyed your getaway, too.
    I am sure Rich's grandchildren will appreciate your efforts and celebrate and honor their grandfather. One step at a time. I am glad you are taking breaks.

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  2. You are still one of the most creative people I know! Good that you got back to playing a bit again!! Nice leaves too!

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  3. Anonymous5:54 PM

    Gorgeous photos and you are so right about the color. Glad were are able to have some creative fun inside and outside with Charlie. Breathing is good. Lori

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  4. The sorting is a tiring process, emotionally, so full of memories, wishes, decisions. Good idea to get out and moving.

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    1. That sorting is a tiring and difficult process. I keep putting things in a certain box to look at again later knowing I may not.
      I did have to decide enough was enough and to do something else completely.

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  5. Love your autumn table project photos!

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    1. Thanks, it was a spur of the moment thing! I am easily distracted some days.

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  6. Love your Treebeard scenes, and the Lego Charlie! I think your creativity is safely harbored in your spirit. Nice to take breaks and rest. Linda in Kansas

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  7. Leaves have fallen here too, and the colour this year was not nearly as intense as it normally is. I am sure that drought stress had something to do with it.

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  8. It’s nice to hear more about your walk and to see those photos again. Your table decorations look great from what I can see. We are enjoying nice weather for the most part; I hope that you are too.

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    1. We are enjoying cool rainy days which are not bad at all. It forced me into getting indoor things done. And then I felt a bit creative too.

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  9. You did find some glorious color. Creativity doesn't have a chance of leaving you for ever. It can only pause.

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  10. The Fall skies have been magnificent lately! Glad you got out to enjoy the beauty that KVR offers.

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