Monthly Archives: October 2025

first frost October 15, 2025

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Denise

The morning of October 15 the roofs were frosted, the grass crunchy underfoot. First frost. Near a small park where I take Hannah and Billie for their “running game,” a neighbor grows assorted dahlias and zinnias, and I always check … Continue reading →

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into October

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Denise

The morning routine in October is now two-fisted, coffee in one hand, fly swatter in the other to dispatch the spider webs that proliferate overnight. I appreciate their predatory contributions and only knock down webs directly across paths, which seems … Continue reading →

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