While playing around with my new Christmas camera the other day, I shot this dying sweet gum leaf on the tree in our front yard. For most of my life, a leaf in this state of degradation would signal late October or early November, but after moving to Texas 15 years ago, this scene is one of Christmas time.
Since our younger daughter was here for the holidays, I didn't have much time to play with my little P&S. She flew back to California yesterday (

), so now I'll be able to explore it bit further. I'm hoping I can convince my wife that the camera needs a shake down right when she's taking down decorations!
Jer