As the summer sun sets into autumn, the final rays of the season of warmth and light kiss Mary and her elephant ears. The equinoxial garden is looking a bit ragged, though the landscape is yet green and vibrant. Plenty of life and color remain to entertain the gardener. The various zinnia patches embrace the season with the zest we have come to expect of … Continue reading The Equinoxial Garden
Gloriosa Daisy steps onto the stage for his final number. A hush falls over the crowd. Gloriosa Daisy. The Great Performer. He begins to sing and dance. It is a subtle reprise of his big summer number. He does not attempt the show stopper quality of his earlier performance. Instead, he expresses himself as he truly is, here in the Autumn garden. He revels in … Continue reading Reprise
Doctor Summer strolls through the garden. He pauses, basking in the glorious late summer light. He reflects on what a strange season it has been. You see, Doctor Summer is a specialist. A high-powered, in-demand specialist. He is a man of action and a man of results. Doctor Summer was sent to this region after a careful review of the data indicated that the fine … Continue reading Doctor Summer
Stone Bunny has been laughing. Stone Bunny has been laughing so much lately, her chest feels like a balloon filled full with fresh air. Every time she catches her breath, she looks at her buddies and they all start laughing again. Part of what is so funny is these gourds. They are hilarious. They are the growingest, blossomingest, strivingest darn plants she has ever seen. … Continue reading Stone Bunny and the Lion Tamer
The end of summer is in the air A sense of change is everywhere The land remains green And blooms are yet seen But the gourds are fading over there. But it’s okay. Mary and I remain eternally optimistic and hopeful. Summer will return again next year. And before it does, we have the pleasure of Fall, Winter and Spring. Continue reading Summer Fading
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Working out in the yard and there it was, a Monarch butterfly. Dash to the house for the camera! Not on the tree, it has moved to the flowers. ? There it is! Quiet watching pays off as it moves… ? from one to another. Feasting on fresh zinnias as it goes. ? What a treat it was to “catch” this butterfly as… Continue reading Hunting butterflies
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