Greetings, dear readers.

The unexpected bonus of a work-from-home day meant that I was able to indulge in a late afternoon meander up the hill. A breeze pushed away midday rainstorms and there were breaks in the clouds lighting up the fall crop of wildflowers.

Goldenrod and boneset bloom together, their fluffy blossoms in yellow and white attracting a few tiny insects.

Bearsfoot and ironweed put on a more flamboyant show, just a few steps away.

Bearsfoot and boneset – it sounds like an incantation, doesn’t it? If it can call up a break from the screens and squawks of the day – I will call that a win.

Readers, I hope your days have some breaks with fresh air and a few wildflowers. Be well and safe – I am grateful you are here.