Almost

Our apples are almost ripe.  Just a couple more weeks or so and they will be ready.  The deer have already visited the lower branches, but that is ok.  Jordan says the best ones are at the top of the tree.
Hope your Friday has been all that you needed/wanted.

My hot tea awaits.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams

Bigger

Whatever this fungus is, it has grown bigger since yesterday.  There is also a tinge of yellow beginning to show.  Still trying to figure out exactly what it is.

I have had a rough day.  Sometimes my work is rewarding beyond measure, sometimes it is draining and so very difficult.  Today was one of those days that made me want to give my notice.
This too shall pass.

My cup of hot tea awaits me.  Rick is getting stronger and better every day.  Tomorrow is Friday, let's spread some kindness.

Rainy Surprise

Everyday there is a surprise walking the dogs.  Today we walked in the rain ( Taz didn't because she refuses to walk in the rain) and as we walked behind the barn something white on one of the trees caught my eye.  Now we walked the same path yesterday and there was nothing white on this tree.
Today it looked as though someone had glued white dinner plates to the side of the tree.

I have never seen a fungus grow that quickly.  Wow.   All I could think was that maybe the tropical storm Gordon which brought the rain brought some magic with it.  I can't wait to see what it looks like tomorrow.

Self Love

" Everything changes when you begin to love yourself.  You  no longer send out energy of desperation or need to be filled from the outside.  You become a powerful source within yourself that attracts better.  The more you love who you are, the less you seek validation and approval."   - Idil Ahmed

My women's class loved this quote today.  But honestly, so did the men's class yesterday.  It is a powerful message and a truth.  Self love is not egotistical or arrogant.  Self love is survival.

Ms. Mandy

I have posted pictures of her before, but just like the zinnias she is going out in a blaze of beauty.
Ms. Mandy as we call her has been a haven for humming birds and bees this summer.  Her blooms just get bigger and more prolific each week.  I know she will fade in a few weeks so I wanted you to see her in all her pinkness one more time.

Hope you have enjoyed your Labor Day.  I am grateful for the unions and workers who have bettered working conditions and pay in this country.  We still have a ways to go in wages, glass ceilings and benefits but I think of my dad who worked in the coal mines for 25 cents a day ( no error, twenty five cents a day) and am thankful that he and so many others fought the fight and stood up to corporations and their greed and demanded decent pay.

Spread some kindness, and a little joy where ever you are.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams

The Girls

Every morning when I feed and water our chickens I talk to them.  We have five hens, four speckles and red.  I call them "the girls".  They run to the door of the pen when I call to them.  They know I often bring treats.  Today I took them some juicy fresh watermelon.  They love me.  I think they think I might be some sort of god/goddess .

The girls can be prissy and yet really messy, after all they are chickens.  Often I gather a handful of basil and toss to them, they love greens, especially spinach and collard greens.  Anytime I see a worm on my tomato plants I toss him to the girls too.  They get excited about that as well.

This morning as I was getting fresh water for them, the door didn't close and two of the speckles ran for freedom.  Well, actually they just hung out in front of the pen pecking and as soon as Rick and I began to walk towards them they walked into their pen.

The girls are laying now, so we are getting eggs a plenty.  I tried to take pictures of all five of them but red is moody and very bashful.  The speckles on the other hand are camera hogs.

I hope your weekend has been good, for many this is a long holiday weekend.  I am working tomorrow.  May we all have a week filled with kindness.

September 1

September 1....my friend Judy's birthday

September 1...first Alabama football game of the season

September1...fall knocking on the door but summer is a stubborn season in Alabama, she doesn't want to leave

September 1....bits of color are starting to peek bashfully in the woods

September 1...The Farmer's Almanac says winter will be cold and wet, fingers crossed

September 1...yes, I decorate for fall

September 1...I love fall clothes, I love the colors of fall

September 1...soon the smell of burning leaves will fill the air

September 1...I will plant my winter greens tomorrow

September 1...Apples are starting to turn red

September 1...I can't wait to wear my boots

September 1...Lots of festivals in the next few weeks

September 1...apple cider instead of pumpkin spice latte for me

September 1....I do love pumpkin pie, root veggies, all of autumn's bounty

September 1....sweet grapes, don't you love them?

September 1....the last quarter of 2018