Month: July 2023

.July 31, 2023

Amazing, the miracle performed by two inches of rain.

Here and Now – July 30

I pity those who have never seen a ripe tomato on the vine as much as they feel sorry for us who’ve never picked a pomegranate.

July 29, 2023

Because of hot weather recently, I went to the garden. Since the four rain barrels were nearly empty, I decided to irrigate crucial plants with city water. A half hour into my focussed attention, I sensed a change around me. I looked up to see huge darkness in the north west skies. How could I possibly have been unaware of it all!

No rain had been forecast. I put the tools in the garage, then stood at the doorway to see what the heated skies were up to. Not at all forecast a storm was coming our way.

Indeed we got lightning and thunder and rain — an inch and a half in the next hour.

Did I ever tell you — since early childhood I have been fond of storms.

July 28, 2023

Look closely. For us it’s a net gain, but for the squirrels …?

July 27, 2023

These years (I’m 85) do not encourage trips to far-away places, but rather offer local delights. Access to these close details requires first and foremost my paying close attention …

… to particulars such as today’s dawning.