Mono Monday ... cold

The frost was thick on the ground this morning and the unheated bird bath had a layer of ice.  Nevertheless, the cherry trees are holding onto their last leaves, almost in defiance of the coming winter.  Every fall, I take photos of our cherry trees - there is something about the graceful arch of the branches and the brightly hued leaves that I find beautiful.  Today, I decided to process this in Silver Efex Pro for a monotone effect.  I don't do much mono, but this suited my mood today.  

If you'd like to see the original, it's posted HERE on Flickr

If feels like I am trying to run through mud at the  moment - just think that everything that's happened in the last few weeks has worn me out.  I feel uneasy, unsettled, restless and ... just tired.  Not surprising, I guess.  

Rain moving in tomorrow which means it will be a gloomy day - perhaps a good day for the Tinies to get up to something.  They always prove to be a great distraction - probably just the thing I need.  

Results back from my physical last week - LDL and hemoblobin A1c are both a little high.  Nothing that requires medication, just some minor modifications to my diet.  So that's good.

Thanks to The Aphid for hosting Mono Monday.

xo
Debbi