Sun Worshipper

With autumn comes the sun through living room windows and a dog who worships that sun with panting, eyes-closed bliss.

Sunbather

It's a solar gain for Ms. Pearl.

New Mexico Sunshine

Northern New Mexico is enjoying temps going up into the 50's for the next week or so, and this chair has become a late morning reading spot. Yes, dermatologists say sunning is not allowed, but with the right SPF and a sunhat, a gal needs a little vitamin D, doesn't she?

The magazine is Rolling Stone and the article is about uppity nuns.

Even with snow still on the ground, Ms. Pearl lies on the porch's wooden floor, panting, soaking it all in, like an old lady in a sauna.

Sun sun sun sun.

Last Glimpses of Fall

Although today is absolutely gorgeous and we should have a high in the 60's, tomorrow comes the cold weather, in the 30's and 40's with lows in the teens.

So here is a last hurrah for fall before all the leaves freeze and fall off the trees.

Buddha Tree and Fall Sky

The Buddha waits patiently for winter. Nothing bothers the Buddha.

During these fall days the afternoon sun is warm and it's fun to sit up among the rocks, watching the traffic go by. Once there were three trucks in 15 minutes!

Lately, most of the traffic watching involves turkeys. It's hunting season, but so far they have been spared. Why, I want to know, are the turkeys in our yard? They should be hiding!

That long porch on the cabin's south side will be the go-to spot when it is cold but sunny. Already the sun is low enough to shine inside, making it so warm I need to open a window. I'm not complaining, though, because Our Mr. Sun will be helping to keep the place warm in just a few days.

I think fall is my favorite season, at least right now it is.

Solar Dog

It's autumn and the sun's angle has changed, shining through the south facing windows, helping to keep the house warm.

Ms. Pearl thinks this is just dandy. She lies in the sunpuddles, panting and soaking up the heat like an old codger in a sauna.