Hawk on Seasons Road

This Hawk just kept staring at me. I had to pull over and stare back. He moved 3 times. I tried to get a photo at his first spot where he was almost eye to eye... but I wasn't quick enough. This must be his territory. Or maybe there was a mouse underfoot that I scared away.

It's time for me to relax after launching a set of new business marketing programs.

The trees are gorgeous this time of year and we got a chance to see the carp fish and the ducks walking on them this past weekend. Unforgettable!!

Autumn Colors in Hudson Ohio

Yesterday wasn't the most beautiful day from a sky standpoint, but the rich colors of the trees are almost at peak.

Ravenna and Stone Roads.

Same spot, a year ago:

Mary's water lily blooms!

I love this water lily -- it's the first bloom for this plant and it's just so beautiful it looks like a fake -- but it isn't!! Mary gave me this little lily for the pond in early June and it has really thrived in the water. I don't know if it is the gold fish or the locust tree leaves or what, but the water lily's leaves got nice and huge and now it's blossoming.

We only get 3 days out of the other lily's blossom, so I feel lucky to have caught this one on film. (on digital 0's and X's ??)

Anyway.

The weather has really shifted here in northeast Ohio. Yesterday was extremely windy and with the exception of my white and pink hibiscus in the side yard, most of my flowers have faded and need to be dead headed.

Early September in the Garden

Star Gazers in Bloom!

I just love the fragrance of these stargazers!

Water Lilly Blooms only 3 Days!

I missed the first one... now there is another one and it's on the second day and I am missing it. Maybe I can catch a glimpse tomorrow of it!!

A Surprise in Streetsboro on Saturday

Some things turn out better than you think that they are going to... and that's what happened to me on Saturday.

I had to take the car to get an oil change. Instead of sitting in the dealership lobby for an hour, it was such a beautiful day, I decided instead to take a walk.Here's a few photos from my adventure.
Surprise! It's a 1.2 mile hiking trail around 2 little lakes with all kinds of turtles, chipmucks, rabbits, swans and beavers.

There's an industrial park right behind the dealership and as I walked along I remembered that little parking lot with a picnic table.


What I didn't realize was the beauty I would encounter hiding behind the industrial park buildings!

What a wonderful treat for the soul.


What a great treat and surprise for myself. Here I thought I was going to spend Saturday morning doing boring errands like an oil change... instead I was treated to a wonderful walk in the woods with wildlife!

Happy Birthday Ben! Your Poppies are OPEN!

Don't you just find Poppies so CHEERFUL! Thanks Linda for sending the seeds. These are especially fun for me because they always open on Ben's Birthday. Just a few hours late this year. Oh well, I still luv 'em!

Here's how they looked at the beginning of last month!

In other news, I just finished posting a new page on my company website called brand strategy.

Perennial Gardens All Set for June!