Fall, literally

A gorgeous evening to get out the grill. A rare warm, dry and calm October night. The green and golden leaves shine with the unique glow of autumn. We set out the chairs and tuck into our favorite readings while the coals fire up.

Whack! Thwop! Our bumper crop of black walnuts is being harvested by every squirrel in the neighborhood. They drop them to the driveway, pick them up and scatter to their respective home territories. After a few close calls we move our chairs out from under the production line.