Fair Time!!! (Photo intense)

And with lots of cuddly goodness!! :-)

Magical Monday

I know. You're thinking "I saw this yesterday." And you would be right. You saw yesterday's beautiful bloom. This is today's magical moment. What makes this so magical? Well, first off I only planted purple and pink morning glories this year. No blue at all. Secondly, I don't think I've ever seen a morning glory that looked "painted", for lack of a better descriptive. I wonder if the birds, bees, and butterflies did something magical in my garden last year resulting in some pretty amazing self-seeding. I also wonder if this will replicate itself via the seeds I've started collecting. Only time will tell. 

Simplicity

Still here....and still stitching

I'm participating in a sew-along with Sue Daley (busyfingerspatchwork.com) . This is my progress so far. All hexies, all hand-sewn.

These are hexies for the next step. Or at least my next step. I'm behind by a week. Guess I need to stitch a bit quicker......

...or just continue to enjoy the journey at my own pace. I think I'll take door #2.  :-)

Blooms

Cinnamon Basil

Spicy Globe Basil

Thai Basil

Greek Oregano

No blooms, but still pretty to look at.

Sage with Pineapple Thyme in the background

Another Sage variety

The inside of my greenhouse.  :-)  Smells really good, too, with all the herbs.

Smoke on the Horizon

While we are in no immediate danger from wildfires, they are close enough to where the skies are smoke-filled. The sun is red.....the lighting eerie. Definitely not idea conditions for an asthmatic like me to be outdoors.

In Memory of......

Rudy. He was a wonderful companion and protector. He's at peace now.

                                         Oct. 2002 - August 2015

                                          My yellow pound puppy.