Weekend Roundup - L

This week's assignment: Starts with L, Favorite, and Lake.

Starts with L: LADYBUG starts with L. Not sure if this is a real one or an Asian LADY Beetle. The red LADYBUG is likely the true native LADYBUG, while the orange ones are Asian LADY Beetles, an invasive species which releases a stinky, yellowish LIQUID when threatened. While both are beneficial to gardens, the native LADYBUGS are not associated with home infestations. 

Favorite: I absolutely LOVE birds, so when I looked out the sliding glass door one early morning and saw the rare LEAF hummingbird at the feeder, I snapped a pic. In my defense, I was still half asleep and I didn't have my glasses on. :)

On to other LEAVES. They are starting to change into their fall colors. I do love the fall temperatures, but it always makes me a little sad knowing winter isn't far behind.

Lake: Brock LAKE. 

He sits on the bank, summer sun warms his face. The water sparkles, catching his wide eyes, as it stretches toward the far bank. He doesn't have a fishing pole, only a stick found nearby. He pokes at the dirt, thinking about big things—like why the sky's so blue or what fish dream about. He wishes he could toss in a line and pull up something amazing, maybe a shiny fish to show his mom. He tosses the stick into the water, stands, and walks toward home. Maybe tomorrow.

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