Singing the blues. . . . . . .

Good morning from the garden.   

I popped out early for these photos, dew still on the grass, a few wispy

clouds high in the sky.

Something bright and beautiful is required as days of sadness and

concern are still most definitely on our minds here.

Living under nightly curfew - as well as still being cautious leaving 

the house at any time - I am finding more than ever that time in

 the garden is bringing solace and peaceful moments. I am truly 

thankful for this place and nature.

It's blue blooms time, and how beautiful they are right now.

Heat returns today with a high of 91F and full sun.

Watering, especially the pots, will take some time.

Right now it's perfect outside, later seeking a shady spot

 will be necessary.

Dear friends, be safe, be strong, stay well.

June arrives with beauty. . . . . . . and fear!

I believe we in the northern hemisphere always look forward to the month of June.

June is special for gardeners and outdoor lovers. Our flowers look perfect before

 the real heat of summertime beats down on our sunburned necks. 

 Here in the hot and humid southeast, keeping up the garden becomes somewhat

 of a tiresome chore once June is gone!  Right now the trees are awesome with

 fresh foliage in every shade of green, and in their branches a new generation

 of sweet singing birds.

Tonight, and it's definitely not too soon, more like far too late, our city will be

 under a curfew from 8 PM until 5 AM each day until further notice. We will not

 be permitted to be away from home and on the streets within the city limits, 

except for a medical emergency.

Last night sleep was rough with circling helicopters, and the presence of police

 in riot gear at the large retail center just 2 minutes from our home. 

Even with those brave people at the ready, groups of domestic terrorists were

 able to move from wreaking havoc on downtown businesses, public buildings, 

and the State Capitol grounds, for the second night in a row, and then

 be transported almost to our doorstep!  Shops, restaurants and businesses, 

major hotels, our grocery and more, were targeted, damaged and looted.

 It was unbelievable and heartbreaking.

In truth, I am fearful, perhaps more than I have ever been.

Porch update -

I've just purchased a console-style table for the 'dead space' at the end

 of our small but much used front porch.  Some of you may recall I used to

 have a vintage potting bench there which eventually became too shabby

 and had to go.  I've missed it though as I enjoyed styling it in the summer

months with birdhouses, plants, lanterns and candles etc.  
I don't buy a lot online, however when browsing outdoor tables, this
 cedar-stained eucalyptus wood version, which matches our front door, 
popped up on sale, perfect measurements, can be used outdoors
 under cover, and lots of room for display and holding snacks, drinks etc.

As it has rained many days, and been very humid, we haven't sat outside
 for a while, however dry sunny days are back and we'll be out there often. . . . .still

waving to passersby, enjoying a late afternoon aperitif, and admiring our work

in the garden as we continue to remain at home most of the time.

Cheers!