AUTUMN: THE COLORS OF ROYALTY

While we are still at the height of viewing the maple colors in Portage County, the time is now for the majestic oaks to begin showing their colors. They are not bright and showy like the vibrant maples, but instead they show the dignified colors of gold, maroon, sober red, and bronzes of various shades. I used to say that these oaks were ugly until Karol reminded me that the oaks were really beautiful. I do agree; to the whole credit of Karol. There is something about each of the different trees.

On another side of thinking, the emerald ash borer has reached Oconto County, closer to us than ever before. Cronic wasting disease in the deer herd has reached Eland on a game farm - that's only about a half hour from our home.

But you know, God still showers his beauty and love on our tainted world. It doesn't take much to look and see from creatures to flowers to majestic trees. And the crown of creation still needs to be the human being, truly a unique and special creation. Thank you God.

THE MAPLES STILL ARE CLOTHED IN BEAUTIFUL COLORS

 

BUT HERE COME THE COLORS OF THE OAK TREES

 

A VARIETY OF LEAVES FROM THE OAKS

 

 

The cemetery at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Polonia, Wisconsin