This was the pond at our last house in July
July did it again! – Shortest month of the year. Technically that’s supposed to be February, but it isn’t.
Let the fests begin – We have a local Musikfest that started it’s run. Our weather forecast is for 10 days of rain off and on. This is always the case. Last week was gorgeous here. This coming week will be hot, muggy and rainy. In the past, the beloved husband and I used to go every year. We sat in the rain through concerts. We ran between raindrops to get to a food place that was inside. At this point these types of events don’t have the same appeal so we won’t be going. We can get rained on at home without fighting mobs of people.
My brother and his wife celebrating New Year’s Day 2024
We got good news! – My sister-in-law has been ill for most of the summer. Her primary care doctor is a “Chicken Little.” We all thought the end was near. This past week I accompanied her to a specialist. He was upbeat and positive about her health. She is 96 and he assured her that she will still be alive in three months when her son comes to visit. He also took her off a very restrictive diet (that she didn’t need). He said, “When you are 96 you get to eat whatever you want!” She celebrated with a pastrami sandwich. You go girl!
Are they gone?
Houseguests – Family visited this past week. The granddaughters are 20. I barely remember that age. It’s so young and carefree (and unwrinkly!). So much is ahead. Sometimes it feels like planning my last decade or two is what I have ahead. Of course, our cat Sasha barfed up her breakfast every day they were here. She’s not a fan of visitors. When they left, they weren’t out of the driveway when she came out to reclaim her realm. The odd thing is that these are pet people who love cats. She wasn’t having it.
Farm stands – Most farm stands are open with fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s one of the best times of the year for eating. Tomatoes taste like…well, tomatoes! Fresh corn is to die for. Local peaches are good this year. We had a hard late frost that killed a lot of the stone fruit buds but there are some late varieties available. This week I had seedless grapes that tasted like concord grapes. I love concord grapes but the seeds are annoying. These were delicious. I hope I can find them again. Usually when I find a variety I like, I never see it again.
So how was your week?
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 
Well, Kate, my week was better than average for a change. While the osteoarthritis was not kind to me, I was able to start a new book outline (about ww1 pilot aces) and accomplished some needed photo cleanup (got rid of a bunch of ancient files). If the weather is somewhat kind this coming week, we may travel to Parke County for some covered bridge photography! Have a great week, Sasha and Gus!
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Sounds like a good week for you!
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It’s been a good week here. Had to catch up my mowing after missing out last weekend so did that in bits after work. It was supposed to rain yesterday but didn’t so hoping the grass will slow down its growth spurt.
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We’ve recently had a lot of rain which turned the grass back to green from a straw beige it had been.
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It was really lovely weather last week, wasn’t it! Rain ahead for this one…ah well. Good news on your sister-in-law. We were going to go to a nice outdoor concert early in July…can’t remember when…but temps were like 102 degrees. They had the event…we didn’t go. Too hot. We’re loving the fresh veges too. We get a CSA box each week and it’s always fun to see what lovely things are inside. What we don’t want from it, we give to an organization that distributes food to families with children who don’t have enough.
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It was a lovely week. That’s the kind of weather I think of when I think of summertime.
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Oh boy – should I be fortunate enough to reach 96 I hope my doc tells me to just “GO FOR IT”…..and why the heck not I say…..good for your sis-in-law. We have a downtown farmers market with probably 30 stalls from the local farms with everything from A to Z – I just love FRESH vs. in the store stuff. We have no family and only far away friends so Ted doesn’t have to have “home invaders” often…..but he’s one to go up and give everyone a little “leg touch” then goes off in a quiet corner for a nap. Happy August!
Hugs, Pam (and Ted)
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Gracie used to do the leg touch or as she called it “furring the guests.”
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Your pond was beautiful. Love those water lilies, especially the blue one!
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That is a tropical water lily that had to be replaced every year. It was worth it. Love the blue color.
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