Musings

Since yesterday (at least), our weather has been greatly affected by that tropical depression that moved north out of the Gulf. This morning fairly early I checked the prediction, and figured we’d see rain all day, off and on. Then, about 10:30, I saw that the temperature predictions had changed, and rose significantly into the afternoon, which I figured meant that the sun would come out, and…I should get out before that happened unless I wanted to melt.

I did do ho-hum, and got my shoes on and headed out, enjoying a few random drops from the trees. Then I saw a bit of shadow, and thought oh no, I didn’t move fast enough. But the sun retreated and I kept moving through the humidity that the overnight rain had engendered, got my minutes in, and returned soaked in sweat, but not as overheated as I would have been if I had left later.

First photo: droplets on spreading grass. Second: crepe myrtle bark, soaked. Third: magnolia blossom, newly opened so dry inside the petals.

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I think I could easily outline three different stories that include this scenario. Details: chair is not lashed to the vehicle, and the yard has no similar chairs.

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I watched and heard a spate of tree removal and trimming early in the spring, and there’s another round underway this week. That hollow, rotten core means this tree was a goner if it hadn’t been removed.

I saw the title on a t-shirt back in 2019…had to use it myself. Or am I repeating myself? Oh, well, it’s a keeper line.

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Last night we became temporary keepers of a fern forest and assorted house plants. Fingers crossed that they thrive for the next two weeks and the rodents don’t…dig them up.

Today I continued my week of accidentally triggering my phone to act one way or another on my behalf. Got an arty shot of it!

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Dawn sky. Apologies for the infrastructure eyesore.

By late afternoon yesterday, the humidty had dropped, and even though the temps had not, the FEELing was more pleasant.

Ditto for today, for the humidity. Somehow, in addition, it was even cool this morning. And we’re in lily season.

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I walked later than I would have preferred (heat, humidity), but that’s the way it goes sometimes. Because it was later, I found shadows, which is to say: I found more sunshine along my route. With this shot, however, I think in terms of shadows. What does this indicate about my personality or world-perspective? Unk.

And I did find some gorgeous flower posing, thank you Mr. Sun.

I assumed, given the amount of spring tree trimming and cutting, that our neighborhood had been cropped into great shape until, what?, perhaps this fall. But, no. I encountered at least three different tree-reduction crews today. And I assume that was a small sample of those roaming Our Fair City.

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How many insects? I get five. Trumpet 😏 your count!

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Took sage advice and left the house early to walk, even before coffee. The sun was just barely up, and mostly skimming the tops of the trees until late in my stomp. Which meant I could walk in shade. Yay. And cooler. Double yay. A successful strategy! As this plant is using.

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We had a great evening celebrating our three Atlanta family June birthdays. We were tasked with bringing the mint chip ice cream, which the Guru selected. Only the fact that he chose Tillamook, and it is not green caused extensive discussion. Seems like purists would be fine with white mint choc chip ice cream.

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I know it’s obvious that a walk in an urban neighborhood is a different experience than a walk in a rural place.

I’m pretty sure this is evidence of a movie/TV shoot being broken down. Takes many, many cables for the many lights and cameras. I saw at six guys doing the breakdown, making these careful coils of cables. Also, about seven houses facing this park had bunting and lawn decorations, plus “homemade” signs about never forgetting 9/11. I’ve never seen such decorations in real life.

And a pretty. With a typical surprise insect.

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