Cornerstone plants for meadows and fields, blooming now when needed, as the days grow short. As RWK asks, why is the world so often beautiful like this when "it could so easily be otherwise.”

Purple and gold.

In other news, dragging a bit after staying up too late watching the debate, and followup. For sure, somebody got their clock cleaned.

Also, I learned how to put cat ladies in their place—Have their pets for dinner.

Off-and-on petite, pretend rain showers.