Retreating to the Ocean

 

I had just finished school for the year. I needed a retreat. The Washington coast was the place we found peace, relaxation, and a place to retreat. The weather was beautiful and sunny, then rainy. The cottage was perfect in every way. The dogs loved it. We loved it. Good food, good drinks, good walks, good everything. Perfect in every way.

Let Sleeping Cats Lie.... Except One

Our rainy weather has changed the habits of everyone around the house. My flipflops went back in the closet. Annie wished she hadn't gotten that summer cut . The beautiful first roses have been drooping and covered with lots of rain. We built a fire in the house, which never happens this time of year.  With her short haircut Annie found the fire very comforting. The cats all found places to sleep inside....except Junebug. I found McDuff in the chair.

Grayson was in the former wood basket.

Isabelle found the bar stool cushion a perfect nap spot.

Junebug was still getting wet and hunting mice or a snake by the pond. It was such a blessing to see the sun come out today.

All About Iris

What is Blooming at My Place?

 Take a garden tour with me to see what has come up this week. The showy color this week is purple as you can see from the columbine above.

Honeysuckle, a lovely hanging pot I found yesterday, and more iris.

I love late spring. What is blooming at your place?

The First of All Single Colors is White

 "The first of all single colors is white ... We shall set down white for the representative of light, without which no color can be seen; yellow for the earth; green for water; blue for air; red for fire; and black for total darkness." -- Leonardo Da Vinci

Out of Sync

Lately I have felt out of sync. We are doing state testing at school so the daily schedule is all messed up. The weather went from a cool 30 in the morning a week ago to a very hot ninety degrees yesterday afternoon. That has been enough to get children, animals, and adults out of synch. I have been unable to sleep very well for some reason so between anxious students, anxious teacher with a bit of crabbiness thrown in, that has put all of us out of synch.

I hope next week is more of a routine again. I thrive on routine.