On always having a camera handy*:

This morning I walked down to Shockoe Slip, discovering new murals en route - hurrah!
I'd read about Very Richmond, a store based in the James Center Atrium so went to have a look at their Local Goods. (I forgot what one was, confusing it with an Arboretum. Definition, accurate: it's one bright glass-roofed building, nestling beside the hotel.)
 
As I left the building via the Great Turning Basin, I realised Richmond had gained one or two (or more likely fifty) new visitors for the festive season:
 

Or,*Spontaneous Reindeer Discovery.

So cute & expressive.... 

                

Following the 'Grand Illumination' on Friday evening, they're going to be even more shiny.
(Someone cancel the show, I've got reindeer to admire!)

I walked back up through the Capitol grounds.
I hadn't realised before that they were so accessible
to the public with open gates & places to sit and walk around outside. Literally my mind went canine as
I thought:  

Open!
Benches!
Leaves! 

 Prior to this year, I'd already wished that I could experience a Virginian fall. I'd thought it'd look & be pretty gorgeous. I certainly haven't been disappointed by my Richmond experience. It's definitely more my scene than battling with the heat & humidity of summer.
I think I'd quite happily hold onto this season with its bright blue skies & crisp mornings & all those lovely swooshy crunchy leaves. Bliss.