It seems that everything has bloomed earlier than usual this year. Black/brown-eyed Susans usually bloom in August and they first flowered a couple of weeks ago. Same with the David Phlox. Today’s weather will do them no favors, so I’m going to go out and water this morning before the worst of the heat sets in. We have a heat advisory today and this will be the forecast through Saturday. Thank goodness for air conditioning.
We might get a severe thunderstorm around noon. Sigh. Yet another torrential rain.
Because I’ve been stuck inside, I’ve been playing with the girls.
I placed them on the ottoman for a moment and was taken with the way they looked together.
Believe me, playing with dolls at this age is a truly wonderful thing – something I had never even entertained! They have truly enhanced the quality of my life. Magic and wonder are in short supply these days, so why not grab them while you can?
I’ve been reading a lot. Reading War and Peace first thing in the morning is key. My brain is more open to all the details. Later in the day, there are too many distractions. (Right now, we’re in the midst of a big battle in the War of 1812.) Then I usually follow with The Deptford Trilogy. I should be more specific about that: I’m reading the first book in the trilogy – Fifth Business. When I finish that, I’ll switch books in order to read Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. I got it from the library, so I have it for a limited amount of time. After that, it will be back to the Trilogy.
Unless another book that I forgot I reserved arrives at the library.
I feel like a juggler!
What are you reading?
Stay safe.
Happy Thursday.
