A couple of weeks ago, the fall colors started to show their magic. On October 15, I made a commitment to get outside later in the day when the light would be more interesting. Fortunately, I had some clouds to work with, too. Unfortunately, I didn’t stay long enough at the nature sanctuary to witness the infamous “golden hour.” After walking around for two hours, I was too impatient to stay until the sun was wonderfully low and lush. It’s a character flaw I’ve lived with for over 75 years. Oh, well.
Here are some photos from October 15, taken at Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary in Columbia, Missouri.
All photos: Copyright Jenny Mummert 2023
Yeah…another half hour or so, and the light would have been near perfect.
This blog was originally titled "Drifting Toward Planet Elderly," and it shared a journey I had with my elderly parents as they both went through their later years battling the complexities of dementia. After both passed on, I changed the title to "Living on Planet Elderly." I am a retiree who is reluctantly adjusting to the reality that she is now elderly. In July of 2021, I relocated to Middleton WI after living in Columbia MO for over 40 years. I decided that I want to experience a new and vibrant location in a cooler climate with lakes...a bucket list item of mine. I have a first cousin who lives in Madison. We have nice childhood memories, and I thought it would be wonderful to spend some time together as elders. It was. AND THEN....in March 2023, I returned to Columbia. I had a wonderful time experiencing the Madison area of Wisconsin, spending time with my cousin, and making some wonderful friends. No regrets.
Living on Planet Elderly 