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August Begins
An early morning of light showers following a night of much needed rain. Areas north of us received a thorough soaking but by the time the rain arrived here it had diminished. Still, the air is fresh and cool and the landscape, which had been parched, renewed. The humming birds are here after a summer…
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Stormy Weather
Another day of heat and humidity following a stormy weekend. We have finally received enough rain to revive the gardens and re-green the world, and more rain is promised for later in the week. We made a quick trip to Vermont over the weekend. Driving up on Friday afternoon we ran into a severe thunderstorm…
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Raspberries and Complex Selves
It’s a hot, muggy, sticky day, with thunder likely later. Its hot enough that Nori is being particular about food, leaving more than usual in her dish. Its very dry so rain is desired and would be welcomed. Monday evening the birds were unusually vocal; I tried recording them on the tablet but with less…
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The Rescued Cactus
We are in the midst of a brief series of nearly perfect mid-summer days and nights. We sleep with windows open and a cool breeze wafting softly through the room. Birds visit Jennie’s gardens early and late, the gardens abuzz with wings. Its cool enough that Nori takes the occasional snooze on my lap. As…
