Our Chloe loved the few inches of snow that we had in October and here she is sitting in the shadows of our front window on attentive snow watch...alas, the forecast only calls for sunny Autumn days for the next week. Sorry, Chloe...but, in the meantime, a Sibe can dream! Snow by Irving Berlin Snow It won't be long before we'll all be there with snow Snow I want to wash my hands, my face and hair with snow Snow I long to clear a path and lift a spade of snow Snow Oh, to see a great big man entirely made of snow Where it's snowing All winter through That's where I want to be... Those glist'ning houses that seem to be built of snow Snow Oh, to see a mountain covered with a quilt of snow... Go to sleep And dream Of snow Thanks to Hey Harriet for hosting the Shadow Shot Sundays! Be sure to stop over and visit her photography blog!

  AUTUMN WOODS by James S. Tippett I like the woods In autumn When dry leaves hide the ground, When the trees are bare And the wind sweeps by With a lonesome rushing sound. I can rustle the leaves In autumn And I can make a bed In the thick dry leaves That have fallen From the bare trees Overhead. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Please vote for Wolf! I have entered this photo I shot of Wolf standing in the shadow-tinged blanket of colorful leaves that filled our yard from the maple trees in the Dogs Rock Autumn Photo Contest...please visit their Facebook page, click on Wolf's photo in the album, and click "Like" on his actual photo in the Dogs Rock Contest Album to vote.  Wolf says, "Thank Wooooos!"

With Indian Summer upon us, the bees are once again buzzing and squirrels busy hiding nuts as the warm rays of the sun chase away the (wonderfully) chilly night air. Here are four of the FiveSibes™ stealing some sunshine as they snoozed in tandem on the deck. "Dozing in a patch of hot sun, the first yellow  leaf falls" by Mary Lupin, Tailfeather

“If you're alone, I'll be your shadow.  If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder.  If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow.  If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile.  But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me.” ~Edu This week's Shadow Shot is compliments of my daughter who captured this photograph  of our girl, Bandit. To see more great Shadow Shots or join in the photographic fun, please visit the host Hey Harriet's website by clicking on the camera graphic above. Happy Sunday!

I Can See Clearly Now ~Johnny Nash I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. I think I can make it now, the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin' for It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. Look all around, there’s nothin' but blue skies Look straight ahead, nothin' but blue skies I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright) Sun-Shiny day. 

My daughter captured this amazing moment of Chloe framed by the morning sun after she stepped out of the house and into the sunshine the day after Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene blew through.    Sunshine by Will Munter "Sunshine hue sunshine grew Shines its rays on me and you Sunshine light sunshine bright Not a dark cloud close in sight Sunshine thrive sunshine imbibe Sweet healing rays on all your tribe Sunshine healing sunshine feeling Its the essence of our being Sunshine parade sunshine displayed In its fractualized brocade Sunshine tranced sunshine danced Gives our souls such sweet romance Sunshine dove sunshine above Thanks for your sweet rays o love so sunkissed and pure sun -blissed Sunshine blocks out all the mist So sunshine mellow sunshine yellow You've made me a lucky fellow." Happy Sunday, Everyone! ...

A very cozy Wolf. Sleepy-Eyed ~ Edwina Reizer  Sleepy-eyed and tire your head is nodding now You've played so hard all day long. I caress your brow. The vigor of youth shows me the truth that your dreams will probably bring songs to sing and happy things...