Shiny, plump spheres nestled together advertising their juicy sweetness. The ripe dark berries on the ends of the brambles stand out in the late summer light, making sure we leave the hard red ones behind for next week. I now know, but don’t always follow, that even if those that have turned black don’t yield with a gentle pull, they should also be left. Often it’s too tempting though and the risk of bitterness worth it.
Noticing nature 