Do We Walk Amongst the Dead?

YOU BET WE DO! And we didn't even realize it! This tiny cemetery is located within the Tinley Creek Trail system, about one half block east of Harlem on 135th St. It is were the trail crosses over 135th Street. I have never seen this before. It just goes to show, you can live here for years, but if you don't personally inspect every inch of land yourself, you can miss out on a "big one". Notice the green moss growing on the bottom of the stones. I just love it.



The sign tells of the Saurbier Family, Friedrich and Louisa (nee Burkhardt), from Langensalse Saxony, currently Germany, who chose this spot to settle on a farm. Louisa's parents (Burkhardt's) also settled here too. According to the sign, Friedrich and Louisa had a total of 12 children! I had to laugh when I read the names of their children because Child #8 was named Augusta and child #9 was August, were they male and female twins or did they run out of names?

The sign also tells us that 9 other family members possibly are buried at this sight. Possibly? Nine others?!? I only see 2 large stones and maybe something in the middle. Where are the rest? You bet we walk amongst the dead. Can you guess who the grave keeper may be? Why it's.........



This male whitetail deer! Don't worry Mr. Whitetail, I visit with respect. In awe and respect.

Kurt's Alternative to Burning Fossil Fuels

Kurt started a movement! Everyone in Chicago is riding deer instead of cars! Go Green!

JUST KIDDIN'

Kurt is my friend Sharon's brother-in-law. He is such a card, always playing little pranks on her, it's really funny! He also is a self-taught photoshop whiz and a great photographer. He created this picture but we can't give his secret away, so I won't tell how he did it!

Thank you Kurt, for allowing me to use your photo, you really need to start your own blog with all your wonderful photographs!

More Arrowhead Lake

This is on the opposite end of the lake along the paved trail. Lovely birch trees with their bright bark making nice contrast in the background! These trees edge the forest and in front grows a quiet meadow where I witnessed a hawk swoop over and disappear into darkness. So many painting ideas, so little time. What a peaceful autumn evening.

Here is another view looking towards the lake opposite of the meadow. The setting sun really brings out the purple colors.

Oh lookie here! This young deer was way too brave to be eating this close to me. I stood still and he just kept getting closer. Mom was about 50 feet away constantly staring at me! Do you see this little trail he is about to cross? That trail leads you through some trees to a residential block. Those lucky ducky people can just wake up in the morning and hop on this trail whenever they want!

Deer, I love you!

Nice back side! Here is a mom whitetail and her babe feeding on grasses from the side of a prairie. I really love the deer. They must have felt comfortable because they allowed me to get pretty close. There were a total of three, one mom, two children. This was near a popular trail for runners, bikers and slower people, like myself. I think they've become quite brave and have adapted to people ooohing and aaahhhhing. Eat up little ones, winter is around the corner!!!
What a beauty! Is this cool beans or what? Look at his lovely white spots. I love his ears at attention, he's probably wondering what that strange human is doing. Nice goldenrod in the background, I couldn't ask for a better backdrop.
Here is his brother, (I just say that, I really don't know if it is he/she) notice his white spots too? He has the cutest black nose. After a stressful week this is the perfect ending!