Friday, 21 August 2026

Flora and fauna

 We made it to Friday, again! I am still getting my head around being retired. Isn't that ridiculous?! I retired in 2007. Others are achieving great things in old age, it's great if you have your physical, mental, social and emotional health. I'm just not good in groups anymore.  I don't have to be productive. 

I've been trying to find a home for this executive portfolio. I used it so often, taking it to endless meetings. I've sat on so many boards, executive positions, union steward, and such. 

I am trying not to rush Autumn. The garden is in that strange stage, just a few flowers left. The birds are beginning to migrate. The Monarchs are about to take their long trip to Mexico. 

Sure enough, it turned dark Wednesday. Thursday it eclosed.


Here you are, A/C! 
Aug. 26, 2019  

The Asiatic Lilies have such a fragrance! The hummingbirds like them, too.

 
Summers of the past
July 2021 ↑   how they grow!


My veggies are done. A couple of zucchini plants, two hanging baskets of cherry tomatoes, and a basil plant I gave to the kids. (I wasn't using it!)
Out back, the daffodil garden is still going well. I chucked something out here. Maybe squash? It won't have time to grow and ripen. Looks pretty though.

Dinner plate Hibiscus! 

I've been reading on the back deck, and taking time to sketch. 

9 comments:

Jeanie said...

I love your sketch! And I will never rush autumn. I like it well enough but summer always feels too short. Even now, I'm feeling changes in the air and light but I'm holding on!

RedPat said...

The Monarch is wonderful.

Anvilcloud said...

I have witnessed that in person and am glad to see it again. It was an awesome experience.

Barbara Rogers said...

I love your sketch! And thank you for mentoring the monarch!

DeniseinVA said...

I always enjoy your photos and videos, going through them two or three times before I leave, seeing your grandkids grow, always amazing how time flies. However, I have to say that your butterfly coming out of the cocoon was absolutely brilliant! What an incredible part of nature this is. Thanks Jenn and happy Friday and weekend to you.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Wow, just wow... wings of glory! YAM xx

Mary Kirkland said...

I like your sketch. Butterflies are so pretty.

Granny Sue said...

Beautiful series with the Monarch!
You could always eat those squash blooms if they won't have time to develop.

Red said...

Good photo sequence on the Monarch butter fly.