Santa Ana Winds and More Fires

Here in Southern California, Autumn means Santa Ana winds, over-dry conditions and fires. If we don't have to contend with earthquakes, it's the fires. Ugh.

It's practically one year ago - to the week, that we had such serious, destructive fires and here we are again. Unbelievable.

In the mean time, while I prepare for the Fall, keep track of the fires burning dangerously close to many of my friends, and finish more publication deadlines - I recommend heading over to Ilka's Attic and reveling in her magnificent images of Autumn - in her own yard!
You can see them here and here. I just have to keep going back.

Simply Perfect.


For the time being, it's the closest I can get to the New England Fall weather, so I'll just have to suffice with my California pumpkins.