Drops of Beauty #429

“Listen deeply enough to be changed by what you hear.” - Hal Saunders.Hello friends! The cold front finally arrived, and it feels like such a blessing after one of the hottest Septembers on record. North winds are expected to continue, and I think I might have to break out a light jacket later this week. Fall feels good!Here are my photo choices for today:September 14, 2026 - starting to see the pinks of fall.Bluebirds in the mist.Baby cardinal!Preening out that baby fluff.Oooh, osprey, come just a little closer, friend! (He flew off immediately.)Skippers times two!Tiny frog - it’s so hard to see them before they hop away.September 21st and I still have 2-3 hummingbirds hanging out here!Horton, are you there?Sawtooth oak acorns have muppet hair!So many kinds of yellow flowers in August!It’s so easy to see why monarchs are so popular!Sometimes they have to drink on the wing so they can escape the dive bomber quickly.Flickers wear their heart right on their head.When life feels a bit…