Definitely well into fall

Favorite tree beginning to turn

I love this tree and take pictures of it all during its annual passage from tiny little maple leaves to the time when it sheds all its foliage. It's still got a ways to go before then, and yesterday when I walked by it, I expected the color would be farther along than this. But whatever, I am glad to have days when it's shining prettily and it's not raining on me as I walk home through Cornwall Park.

We had such a good time last Saturday here in Bellingham with the thousands of people who showed up for the No Kings rally. Then I enjoyed seeing the pictures taken from across the country; the organizers figured there were close to seven million of us. The atmosphere was festive and happy, even as the rain started and it began to drizzle. I saw plenty of inflatable costumes, which I figure will get another outing for Halloween, which is coming up quick.

Yesterday I walked the entire three miles of my usual walk, which is unfortunately getting more difficult to do more than a couple times a week. It's sad to recognize that I'm beginning to slow down and am losing the energetic pace that I once took for granted. But I still go out every day and get some steps, sometimes more than I probably should. 

I am so forunate to live here, and my routine might be a little different than it was a few years ago, but I will continue to make the effort for as long as I can. For one thing, my easy chair is much more comfy after being out and about. It feels like I deserve it!

:-)