The bees are in love with the purple flowers on this ornamental grass. Have you taken time to pause and wonder about the beauty of nature? … [Read more...] about Happy bees happy plants
snuggles & naps
Today Shadow came for afternoon snuggles while Dot napped on the couch with her favourite blanket. I'm thankful for every one of these moments. … [Read more...] about snuggles & naps
Thoughts on my August 2021 reading
It was the plan to write something witty and thoughtful for this intro to what I read last month. However, I'm exhausted from staying up long past my bedtime last night to keep up with weather updates as the remnants of Ida blew through the metro NYC area. Discussing the causes, issues, and impact of this type of weather event is something for me to write about on another day. I'll try a different format for this month. It is … [Read more...] about Thoughts on my August 2021 reading
to hold summer
The moment I look forward to each year occurred earlier this week. I held summer in the palm of my hand. There were a few canes of raspberries planted in the backyard of my childhood home. Each summer, my task was to watch, wait, and in time harvest. I’ll be honest–it was a rare afternoon if more than 3 made it the 50 feet or so back into the house. Standing with my toes wiggling in soft warm grass, the sun beating down on … [Read more...] about to hold summer
August is for napping
Shadow and Dot love napping on the windowsill no matter the weather ... Honestly they love napping everywhere in this house. Dot has a strong preference for boxes. Since his surgery and experience with Cone, I think Shadow just wants to stretch out. Lucky cats! … [Read more...] about August is for napping