We had our first frost this morning… a little earlier than usual, which, given the healthy crop of mosquitoes still pestering us, is most welcome.
My daughter’s carpool has fallen apart so I’m driving her to school 4 days/week — 50 miles each way.
My wife’s doing the afternoon pickup. It’s a lot of wear and tear on the cars and it’s time-consuming, but it’s turning out to have some upside, too. Example: we talk current events a lot while we listen to NPR’s Morning Edition. That didn’t happen with other kids in the car.
But today we marvelled at the scenery the entire trip — the first frost and scattered fog made the country drive from Northfield to Henderson spectacular, and since we both had our cameras with us, we were watching for places to stop to snap some photos (entire gallery).
The weeds and crops are turning yellow and brown and the resulting contrast with the still-green grass never fails to enthrall me. Nearly every rural driveway like this one is a visual treat.
Likewise, every path in my favorite area to walk alone, the Carleton College Arboretum.
I’m a damn lucky guy today.