The summer has streaked by in hot, hot days and humidity not normally found in this part of the world. Now October has arrived and fall is coloring the lake world with hints of gold, red, yellow, burgundy and orange.
Fall brings uncommon birds and water foul on their migration routes. Last night the osprey was circling the lake scouting for fish who feed on the small jumping fish whose bodies catch the light and shine like silver jewels.
Shadows are cast on the lake's surface by small flocks of ducks, Canada geese, and a heron or a pair of
Sandhill Cranes or swans.
This is a great day to write as the fall rains and sprinkles are misting the leaves and sky. The temperature has not risen much and the dampness pierces the bones and foretells of colder days ahead.
The gray satin lake has a ruffle of foam on the south shoreline as the north winds rush across the water. If one could be comfortable outside, the lapping of the waves against the shore, docks and boats would be mesmerizing and lull one to sleep. This is an afternoon for a nap on a gray day and soup on the stove.
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