I started this post yesterday as Red October.

Today, as I finish it, I wonder if its title should be Wet October.

I can finally stop watering thanks to hurricane Matthew.

My thoughts are with my friends closer to the action. (ShrubQueen)

For all of us who are safe, but not dry, here are some colorful photos for this dreary day.

This last one is a picture of a dogwood sprig thrown down to me by a thoughtful squirrel. What a nice little bouquet.

Hang in there folks. This is no Hugo, or is it?

FLOWER