Cloudless blue

I could see dawn in the rear view mirror.  It was chilly.  I've been running around while the temperature has been warming.  Arriving home, I was greeted by an orange butterfly that disappeared before I could identify it.  Crows seemed to be heckling the pecan-stealing squirrel. 

A very quiet day.  A jay few around.  I discovered a puffball on the West side of the house.  It puffed most satisfyingly.  I also found the remnants of fall gladiolas that must have bloomed a week or so ago.  Grasses are blooming including spartina.  Leaves are beginning to hint at fall color.  What is the fascination that yellow-jackets have for pilings?  Salt?