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We’ve had frost already, but today was the first morning when water was sealed with ice and the coating of frost silvering the plants resisted the morning sun until well into the day.

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In spite of the frost, the morning felt welcoming, absolutely still, with no cool breeze diminishing the warmth of the late October sun. I walked out and visited with the horses.

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Then I strolled through the field and garden and recorded the beauty of frost on leaves. Here are some examples of Jack Frost’s handiwork.

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Last night, Jack Frost dropped by. This morning, we awoke to a world that spoke of his crystalline touch. Nothing too rude, mind you, just a gentle reminder: Summer is done.

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The light blanket of frost that sugared the leaves and flowers and grass didn’t last long. With the first caress of the morning sun, the frost gave way to dew drops. But Jack is a persistent fellow. Soon his visits will be more determined, his touch less forgiving.

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