An abandoned business along Route 1 just outside Ashland, VA. Their sign proclaims 50 Years In Business, proving nothing lasts forever.

Another window sill plant, Wandering Jew. It pretty much had run its course and got thrown out a short while later.

Another early morning kitchen shot. They’ve been sitting on the window sill for a few days now.

Here’s Spencer, the boy from yesterday’s post, at the original turtle safari a couple of years ago. Notice the frog boots. This kid’s really into amphibians.

Spencer collects amphibians, mostly turtles. He caught his first a few years ago in our pond. His mother brought him back recently for another safari. No luck on this day, though he did find an old shell.

My assistant, Emily, holding a Scrim Jim. Sometimes the best shot is behind you.

We had a late garden this year. I saw these on the kitchen counter the other morning, moved them into the sun, sprinkled some water on them, took the shot and made some coffee.