Mono Monday. . .LINK

Hard outer shell case
Hidden kernel nutty taste
Dry withered leaves

I'm linking the leaves and the fruit from the walnut tree.  The fruit fell in autumn and now it is mid winter. Two seasons linked together.  The tree is growing in our neighbours section but a lot of the branches hang over our fence so we collect the nuts that fall on our side of the fence.  The property is rented and the current tenants have two school aged children who climb the tree and play in it.  A good thing to see.  
Thank you for the comments about my pictures from New Plymouth.  I am slowly  getting back in touch with you all.  Please accept a sprinkling of stars until I can comment again.  I'm back at work don't you know.