The colors here are just not typical of late October. The sassafrass trees are bright orange and some of the maples are sporting orange and yellow leaves, but many remain green. I sat on the front step at my parent's house late this morning and by looking at the trees you would think it was still August. Everything was green. The temperatures today and tomorrow are expected to be summer-like. The meteorologists have referred to it as "Augtober".Bethany is still hanging on, no baby yet, but it won't be long now. Maybe on Tuesday, that's her birthday.
PS- Sassafrass tea recipes welcome.
Interesting tree and great colors!
ReplyDeleteI took pictures of some trees today in the hospital parking lot! Finally some with color, but NOTHING like the color of your Sassafrass!! :)
ReplyDeleteLast year I went on a field trip with Audra's class to Ganandogan. There was a woman there who is Iroquios Indian. She took us on a walk through the woods to show us native plants that she and her people still use for medicial purposes. One stop was at a Sassafrass tree. She said the tea is good for cleaning out your system and aiding in stomach ailments...but must be used with caution. It can be very toxic and can cause adverse affects if consumed too much or incorrectly. Just thought you might be interested in that info.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... Interesting. Maybe it's best to just enjoy the pretty colors then.
ReplyDeletePlease don't die drinking sassafrass tea!
ReplyDeleteOkay, maybe I'll just enjoy the colors but I still think it would be intersting to taste some sassafrass tea.
ReplyDeleteWe also went on a field trip to Ganandogan but that was many years ago. Likely I was pregnant with Hannah.
Sassafrass... isn't that one of the flavorings in root beer?
ReplyDeleteps; "Papa" said he plans on givin' ya his recipe. :)
pps; I drank his tea and lived. They call it a spring tonic.
ppps; I really like root beer better. :O)