They are A-LIVE!!!!!!

This 100+ degree heat is killing us!  Well, not really, but it IS killing a lot of garden plants that can handle a bit of heat, but not weeks and weeks of it.  Typically, Houston has FOUR days in the summer of 100+ degree weather.  THIS year, we've had over 30 days.  In a row.  A "once in 10,000 year event."  YOUCH!

We were supposed to get some rain in the next few days due to a tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico.  But, now they are saying that we may get NOTHING.  ZILCH.  We are going rain crazy.  Crazy to get some. 

But, in the midst of this drought, in the midst of all of the complaining and whining and praying and wishing...

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"It Looks Like a Fantasyland!"

That was a comment that I got from my friend, Sue, when she saw my garden for the first time the other day.  Of course, that made me feel very good -- knowing that all my hard work not only gives me joy, but brings it to others as well....

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A Cardinal's Song

Ok.  I finally did it.  I captured the illusive Red Cardinal in action.  I LOVE Cardinals, and I hear them singing (maybe it's only one in particular) every morning outside my window (or from my roof) before the sun comes out, so I've not been able to grab some good photos!

But, this morning, I was at the right place at the right time (and had my camera, and was "stalking" them).  However, the cardinals were NOT in my yard, but in the neighbors.  What's up with THAT? 

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The Creepy, Cool, and Sometimes Crunchy Cicada

Went on another walk today.  It was a bit hot, but there was a pretty nice little breeze going on.  Had my dog by my side, panting away.

We walked down one of my favorites "paths"...which are really narrow paved roads that zig and zag in a nice little fashion through the neighborhoods.  Wide enough for bikes, or for a couple walking with their dog.  I was amongst the latter, but didn't have the 2nd half of my "couple" -- only my dog.  THere are several cool bridges along these paths, as well.  Sometimes alligators lurk below, which is why you see these signs around here: 

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I'm going on a walk...

One of the things I like the most about living in a subtropical area, is how early things start blooming.  My morning walks are just PERFECT and filled with some unbelievable aromas -- the GOOD kind!

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