"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."
~Elizabeth Lawrence
A few days ago, my sister and I were on a drive through the back country roads leading to Mt. Rainier, to check out the colorful vegetation and look for deer, and of course have lunch in the country. We drove to a quaint town with meandering, narrow roads and tiny houses packed closely together -- neither of us had ever been there -- to have lunch at a saloon open since the 1880s. We couldn't find it, asked a gentleman chopping kindling for directions, and learned the owner of the saloon had been murdered recently. Uh-Oh. Apparently we were the sixth carload of people asking for directions. "I wish they'd take down that dang sign out on the highway," he said, picking up his hatchet, and rubbing a thumb over the blade.
We have no idea if he was serious or just having a bit of fun with the tourists, but we got creepy vibes from him and quickly escaped that strange little hamlet. Sis put the pedal to the metal and soon we were free.
I shot this photo from the car on our way closer to the next town. To my surprise, taking the photographs had a calming effect.
In the next few days, I'll be adding a few more photos from that day and the next day when I accompanied my niece on a trek to a huge Asian market in Tacoma. But for now, enjoy the subtle colors of rural Pierce County, Washington.
Oh, and you also might enjoy reading about Elizabeth Lawrence, the gifted American garden writer, plantswoman and landscape architect. What a life she lived!
Thanks for dropping by -- and as always, you can use the photo for computer wallpaper or anything of a non-commercial nature.
Have a wonderful weekend!
4 comments:
I love your colorful story and hatchet man. I'm lusting after your visit to the Asian market. I would love that.
SG!!! I wish you could have gone with us, too!! We had fun. I won't say too much but among other things, I did buy about 6 different kinds of noodles and my favorite Hot Sour sauce. Then she & I hit a smaller Asian market and 3 other stores. We were exhausted!! All I can say is Thank Goodness for debit cards. LOL
What a perfect time of year for your "Hatchet Man" story! LOL! Sounds like he is straight out of a Halloween movie.
In IL, we have many beautiful colors right now, although it seemed like some of the trees dropped their leaves overnight! Still have plenty to ogle though. Thanks for the lovely pic!
Flea!! LOL, it was kind of creepy. Glad to be out of there! But I'm glad you liked the account of our visit and the picture. I think this is a weird autumn so far. We've had hot [for us] days then sub-freezing, now it's trying to be normal with highs in the low 60s, lows in the upper 40s/low 50s and rain. I think that's why our colors aren't too brilliant -- kind of soggy/subdued. I like them anyhow. Subtle is good once in a while. Thanks for your comment!:D
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