rurality - the quiet season

Out for a Sunday drive

(although it was really Saturday - but you know what I mean)

I loved the way this little village looks nestled in the hills -

ready for winter.

It's that quiet time of year in Vermont.

Leaf peepers have gone home, and skiers are waiting for snow to arrive -

and all is very quiet in the countryside.

I apologize for my absenteeism lately.

All is well, I think I'm just adjusting to my new commute. It makes for a long day.

I am wishing you all a happy Halloween - stay safe!

random five - misty mountain and sunshine

I do believe - the colors have been spectacular this year

even shrouded in mist.

A couple of weeks ago, I was nominated for a Sunshine Award by a phenomenal blogger - 

Sarah at Paisley Rain Boots.

I love visiting Sarah's blog, where she and her paisley rain boots

(well, when weather calls for them)

explore the hidden and not-so-hidden back roads of Michigan.

She has an artistic flair for seeing places and objects from a different angle and capturing them with her camera. If you've never visited before - click on over!

So - for this week's random five, I've chosen five of Sarah's questions to answer.

1) Favorite Movie? - When Harry Met Sally (corny, I know...)

2) Coffee or Tea? - Both! Coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon

3) Favorite Weekend Activity? - going AWAY, of course :-)

4) What decade would you have most liked to have lived in? - the next five or ten (life is much too short!)

5) Thing that you are most proud of accomplishing this year? - oh boy, I'm coming up blank and it's October already. May I have an extension, please?

That's it for me this week. I'd love to hear from you - feel free to play along.

And as always - have a great weekend!

I'm joining Nancy for Random Five Friday