A great loss with the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Champion of equality and civility but honoured and remembered for advancing and protecting women's rights. She had a steadfast moral compass, now adrift as the compass of the States has lost its way...
The last week of summer brings clear cold skies with the moon, Venus, Orion, and the Sun showing their true colours and majesty.
Time to close down cherished seasonal growth. Oxygenators come out of the pond but somehow the fish are OK with that. The last tomatoes have to be blanketed from early frost.
Lots of comings and/or goings. Bees load up, mum's the word! A frittilaria butterfly blends right in with stained glass. A pair of cardinals head south, faithfully together. Mice want to warm up in the house but 18 were deported this week, 8 in one day. A second crop of rhubarb is ready for pies. And sunflowers just won't quit, as long as there's sun.
Something's been chewing on the railing and deck. Large chunks of softwood have been chomped away. The prime suspect is a porcupine. Bordered in Aboriginal dot painting style, the outline could be islands in the Caribbean --- recognize Jamaica?
Pat felt it was time to let her Ford Escape go to the next caring owners. They turned out to be Brent & Sharon, not far away on a working soy bean farm. That was a comfy and reliable car!
Who says Rick gets all the nice cars? Pat new ride is a clean smooth Hyundai Santa Fe. Great service from Jai at Gem. Named after the factory colour --- "Khaki". Nice to see you up the hill, K-Car!
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