September 9, 2010 - I am working at the computer and a bird just flew up into the tree near the bird feeder.  I see it is a ruffed grouse and it seems to be starring at me intently, so I assume it saw me move slowly to get my camera.  Even though it is close to 8 a.m., the sun is just coming over the hill and creeping down to our property.

September 10, 2010 - This past weekend the temperatures were near 70.  Last week they were at 89.  Summer just gave up all of a sudden and the weaker trees have surrendered to fast moving approach of fall. The ferns are turning brown quickly and leaves already are scattered on the ground.  Red and orange leaves are starting to appear in some of the trees.  This morning I could see my breath.