Long clean shadows stretching westward, Rev exploding with glee, Lancer patiently  trying to eat hay as the grazing becomes tedious with fall’s halting, wind whipping leaves into whirlwinds, cold seeping into the ground and creeping into the days, dogs’ time spent sleeping by the fire or under the sunny slider glass, thankful – grateful for peace provided by our veterans to enjoy an extraordinary way of life, thank you for your service.