The Equinox. A balancing time. Balancing of light and dark. Balancing of work and play as we finally settle into our school schedules. Balance of life and death… Flowers dying back, but leaving behind the seeds of life to survive the snows….
Bob’s Dad passed away on Wednesday. We celebrated his life and mourned his death at a service today. A balance of life and death, joy and sorrow, relief and regret.
After the service, I walked the dog. It was good. Here are a few images from that walk.
False Solomon’s Seal Berries
Beggar-ticks
Maple Leaves in the Creek
Pokeweed, Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Small White Asters
Nature always restores. May you find balance at this time of the Equinox!
A Passion for Nature 
Great berry shots, and the maple leaves too! Balance indeed – the equinoxes (& solstices) are as fine a time as any to reflect.
wonderful photos as always and sorry to hear about Bob’s father!
Hi, I arrived at your blog via a long trail of links in other blogs, and I’m glad I did! Great photos!
I’m sorry for your loss, but that’s a beautiful perspective to take on life. Hope everyone’s doing okay.
My sympathy goes out to you and your family. The use of the word “relief” speaks to me of suffering that has ended. Nature is a healer.
The orange maple leaves on the water, dead and spent; still offer their beauty to the reflective eye. May the memory of your father-in-law offer the same beauty to Bob and your girls.
My sincere condolences, Jennifer. on the death of Bob’s dad. That was a nice photo of him (reminded me a bit of my own dad).
Nature is a healer and I’m glad you’re able to find happiness and beauty even in your sorrow and busy life.
All those juicy berries-I guess they’re poisonous for us though.-Very colorful!