Plains of Megiddo

Air temperature 37 F, wind near calm, the sun also rises. Trash out, fulfilling half of my obligations to society for the day. The other half will be to bring the empty bin back to the garage if and when the truck collects the contents. May try for a bike ride later if we warm up.

Roses still blooming

Bees are having a fine old time working the asters, both in our yard and elsewhere. Keeping an eye out for unauthorized construction around the eaves -- no wasp nests allowed. Rites of Autumn aren't as exciting as Rites of Spring.