When it comes to autumn in Texas, one thing I wish we had more of is the magnificent color pallet seen elsewhere in the country.  Unfortunately for us, the majority of our native trees and the rapidity with which we change seasons engender something less than this kind of rainbow foliage.  How I’d love to live in an area where such sights were commonplace. . .

Check out this photo post for some of the most ecologically friendly house designs.  Very cool indeed, and full of places where I’d be content to live.

And while you’re there, also take a look at this post on ice storms.  Wow!

This video is too damned cute!  A tiny kitten gets separated from its mother.  A few plaintive cries later and here comes mom cat to the rescue.

Via Modulator comes one very cool collection of space mission photos.  Spectacular!  (Be warned they’re large photos, and there are several of them.)

Finally, don’t forget to fly over and peruse I and the Bird #60.  David offers a video presentation for this carnival, and what a great, personal way to do it.