Mornings with fog and a whiff of delightful coolness in the air. Doesn't last long
though as the humidity seeps through with the harsh rays of the August sun.
Early, whilst the neighborhood is 'sleeping in', I cross the damp grass
in my Nike 'pool shoes'. I don't have the pool but love those slip on sandals
in the garden as I can hose them off, even run them under the faucet,
to easily keep them clean!
Ms. Nala, in my care for a few weeks, waits patiently for breakfast and
now and again, plops on my lap and permits a cuddle for a few minutes,
purring loudly. It always takes about a week for her to do this when
I'm cat sitting, cats are like that.
Bees, bunnies and noisy cicadas are busy.
Our baby bunny is growing fast and is now almost as big
as his mama. He's not shy and will allow me to walk close by
for a "hi little one, how are you today" chat.
Who knew cicadas had such lovely colors close up - they are dull and grey
from a distance.
Robust looking American robins are everywhere now the figs are
ripening. . . . . . in the tree nibbling and on the ground nibbling again
when fruit fall to earth. They really love figs, and they love water breaks
on hot days.
and shared with neighbors, friends, the mail carrier, and the gardener we've
employed to help with some backyard work this week.
I'm eating some fresh from the tree, and this week will most likely bake
these really yummy fig frangipane pastries. Click HERE for the easy recipe
shared back in 2015!
My neighbor's large tomatoes are wonderful now and I'm harvesting
several daily. Whilst he's away I get to pick and eat as he insists
they're 'our' tomatoes! Today I plan to make panzanella, that great
Italian salad I first enjoyed in Cortona, Tuscany so many years
ago. It will use up some of the last basil from the garden and the
few days old bread - Italian style with rosemary and olive oil - we try
not to waste good food around here.
Hope your week is going well.
Mine will continue to be busy by the looks of it. . . . .something penciled
in on the calendar for each day.
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