A dead sturgeon on the shores of the Chippewa River. Yes, it is a huge dead fish!
It is hard to believe fish this size are in our rivers and lakes here in Wisconsin, but they are. I am not sure how this sturgeon died. We just came across it on a hike along the river.
That brings me to our conversation.
G.K. Chesterton once wrote, "Do not be so opened minded that your brains fall out."
What do you think he meant by this?"
Hello Friends we are going to rewind to June. We will enjoy rhubarb pie, flowers and an army of ants. Here we go!
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A slice of rhubarb pie with homemade whip cream.
Ernie and I were heading out the backdoor for our morning walk to be greeted by an army of ants. Nope, not spilled coffee grounds. Ants, lots of ants on the move. Thankfully not into my house.
Grapes!! Our grapes are doing so well. After two failed seasons, I am really excited to see our grapes doing well. Keep going grapes!!
I will make grape jelly, if they ripen. Keep going grapes, you can do it!!
Another poppy blooming.
My netting worked. I saved the strawberries from the birds.
Roses!!
Slow down, don't move too fast try to make the moment last.
Happy Summer
The above photo is a pitcher of refreshing blueberry/lemon verbena infused water.
YUM!
It is Wednesday and that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
1. What's something you enjoy now that your younger self would never have appreciated?
Coffee
When I was younger I did not like coffee. Today I appreciate the different roasts, coffee beans and the ways to make coffee. My favorite way to enjoy coffee is making a cup of pour over coffee. My second is french press. My third is camp coffee.
2. What was peaceful about today?
Watering my potted plants.
3. It's National Blueberry Day (July 8). Will you celebrate? You can have one of the following right now-a slice of blueberry pie, a warm blueberry muffin, or a stack of blueberry pancakes...which do you choose?
Wisconsin blueberries come into season late July. We usually go to a pick your own farm to pick fresh blueberries to freeze to enjoy during the winter.
I do make a delicious blueberry muffin. And now I am hungry for just that.
This or that-blueberries or raspberries? raspberries
blueberries or strawberries? blueberries
4. Do you need a break? From what?
I currently am doing alright, because we have been receiving rain once a week. Otherwise I would answer, "I need a break from watering the garden."
5. What has surprised you most about getting older?
The trouble I am having with my eyes. My eyesight is one thing. And now I have dry eye. It got very bad this spring. I recently saw my optometrist, she recommended some drops I will start this week.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
My summer display is filling out nicely.
