We saw this beautiful Strawberry bush in the park this week, and it made us both smile.  

 

Those bright red seeds just seem to jump out.  In fact, a local common name for this bush is "hearts a-bustin' with love."  Maybe that's what made us smile.  

 

Its botanical name is Euonymus americanus, and is commonly called Strawberry-bush.  It's in the same family as Burning Bush.  Same type fruits, similar leaves, twigs, and stems.  Both bushes glorious in late summer and fall.  

 

I hope you get to see them on your daily walks.

 

HAPPY FALL!!!