#Autumn down a country lane in New England. (Yes, I do live in a postcard.)

The first real frost is forecasted. After that, well, you never know what the colors will be. So late this afternoon as I drove home from my weekly grocery run, the cows called to me and I had to stop and take their picture. The light was coming in at a beautiful angle, and I was dreaming of buying an expensive camera in that moment. I got over it. The iPhone will have to do. I’ve driven past this scene, and many of the cows’ brethren, for twenty years. But there’s always something a bit whimsical seeing it in fall. When I first moved here from the hustle of Long Island, I used to joke with my friends that I now live in a post card. It’s not a joke anymore. I really do. And I’ve learned to live in the woods rather than at the beach, and I’ve learned there is peace in rolling footpaths are there are in rolling waves.

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Happy Fall!

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These are the cows. We called them “oreo” cows when the kids were small. I’m sorry I don’t know the exact breed, but they are always this color, with a creamy white middle. That tree out in the middle of the field is one I watch in every season. I love that tree.

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Something about the expression on this bovine’s face reminds me of my dog. If you knew my dog, you’d know.

 

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Stone walls are everywhere here. Lots of granite and such.

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I loved this tree too. As I walked past, the sunlight made it even more golden. See the next photo.

 

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It was a moment. The photo does not do it justice, but God loves this tree.

 

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Pond is a bit still, usually there is a strong spring that feeds it, but its been a little droughty here.

 

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St Francis

 

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These might be the last of the mums before the frost comes.

 

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Tree canopy overhead.

My previous fall post from last year is here, and from the old blog here, and this one has some of my favorite barns in it, here.

 

6 comments on “#Autumn down a country lane in New England. (Yes, I do live in a postcard.)

  1. Nancy Ward says:

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing God’s wonders in your part of his creation.

    1. Pat says:

      You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

  2. NancyAnne says:

    God’s love to us in nature expressed. Beautiful. And those cows…perfect name to them- ” Oreo” cows! I have never seen anything like them! I was thinking to that same term. I found your blog and podcast as I prayed to inspiration and guidance to our Christian faith, even as I am not Catholic.. I do find I can relate to your words so much. Thank you for what you do.

  3. Pat says:

    NancyAnne, Happy to have you along. And thank you for your kind comments about our sisterhood in Christ.

  4. Susan says:

    Hi Pat,

    I believe the cows are ~ Dutch Belted Cows!
    I love them too, thanks for posting them, I think
    most people have never seen anything like them.
    I enjoy your blogs.

    From one old catholic in the tribe to another!

    Susan

    1. Pat says:

      Susan,
      Thanks for the tip! It’s also been suggested that they could be Belted Galloways. Those handle harsh conditions and are originally from Scotland… which might be a good fit for New England’s climate. Either way, I enjoy them as I roll by! Here’s a link about Belted Galloways: http://beltie.org/history-attributes.php If they are Belted Dutch they’d be dairy cows. If they are Belted Galloways they’d be cattle. I think their curly hair and shape suggest cattle…

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