There is a small black raspberry bush in the midst of all the strange weedy stuff that grows around our weeping willow stump. That area gets a lot of direct sun. The day before yesterday, I discovered some berries were already ripening. They are so, so good. I ate them as I talked to Don on the phone, hoping he would forgive me for having them all to myself.
I did the usual sort of errand running yesterday; groceries, post office, and then I decided to buy two more hanging geraniums for the porch. Since I’m going to be gone for a while and my usual choice of hanging plants need to be watered every day as they get a lot of direct sun on the porch, I thought the heat-tolerant geraniums would be better. I don’t want Noble to have to stop by every day to water them. I will now find a shady place for them, someplace where they’ll catch the rain and won’t dry out so quickly.
As I was puttering around the porch, Don called and we chatted a bit and then I had to run in the house, so I told him I would call him right back. The porch was so beautiful, there was a lovely breeze that helped to cut the humidity, the wind chimes were tinkling, and when it was time to call him back, I plopped myself on the glider and hit Face Time. Believe it or not, this is the first time we’ve used Face Time since he left for the West Coast.
Ah! There he was. We sat there talking to each other and we couldn’t stop smiling. I was so happy to see his dear face. He seemed to be equally happy to see mine. It was simply lovely, that time together, with the breeze blowing and my love right there on my phone. Eventually, I got up and took him on a tour of the gardens, so he could see what was happening back home.
I know it seems silly not to avail ourselves of Face Time more often, but I’m sort of happy we didn’t, because it made this all the more special. One week from Monday I will be winging my way out to San Diego. I cannot wait to see him in person.
It rained during the night and now the sun has come out. Two bunnies were dining when I looked out the window of the kitchen door, though I had to gently remind them that the garden was a no-no. They ran off, white tails bobbing. The same for the beautiful deer that was feeding right outside my kitchen window yesterday evening. I ran to get the camera and as he moved, I moved to the den to see if I could get a photo. Much to my surprise, he walked right up to my butterfly bush, clearly eyeing it as a possible meal choice. So I knocked on the window, he looked up, right into my eyes, we studied each other for a minute – and then he ran off.
It’s a special day today. Don turns 66 years old. Little Z turns 6.
Isn’t that perfect? 66 and 6.
I love that they share a birthday, these two boys. They have a special bond and their shared birthday makes that bond even more precious.
Last year at this time, I was unveiling the mini studio that I made for Don. This year we’re apart but we know we’ll be together soon and we’ll celebrate then. He told me he didn’t want a card or a present, that he would prefer that I buy him something that he discovers and falls in love with on our trip across the country. Sounds perfect.
He has two shows today and two shows tomorrow, so he’ll be busy.
Happy Birthday to my big love and Happy Birthday to my little love. Two of my favorite guys.
Happy Saturday.
Happy Birthday, Don!
I’ll make sure he reads this post, Kathy.
Happy Birthday, Don and Little Z! I’m so glad that you’ll be seeing Don soon.
Me too. It’s been about 3 1/2 months since we’ve seen each other!
Happy Birthday to your sweetheart!
Claudia, what a sweet face on that deer. I know they can be a headache with the garden but
I do not know how people really do kill them..look at that face. Girl you are good with that camera. Oh, and your yard and home are looking so sweet and pretty.
Peace Love for today and all week long!
Katheryn
I don’t either. I love deer. I wish I could have captured his huge eyes when he looked at me. So sweet.
Thanks, Katheryn!
Happy Birthday Don and Little Z! Hope you both have a wonderful day.
Thank you, Cathy!
Happy Birthday to both of your sweeties….Don and Little Z! The entire time we were gone…12 days…it never rained. So…as a result, some plants I left to chance, water wise…I lost. I neglected to mention those to my ‘Bowser’ sitter, that they needed water. So word to the wise…put your new geraniums near a water source just in case, for Noble. High of 68 today…seriously. Good day to play in the garden! Enjoy! ;)
He’s coming over to water for me. So I imagine that every few days, he’ll stop by and by that time, I will have gone over everything with him, put the giant watering can on the kitchen counter so can fill it up and hand water everything. It’s all figured out!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your ‘boys’ and, oh, what a summer photo, berries in the hand…and bunnies and deer in the yard, so very special…
Thank you, Vicki!
Happy birthday to Don and Little Z!
Thank you, Barbara!
Your face time with Don sounds sweet. You two are a great love story. 66 and 6! That just makes me smile. I know you can’t wait to see Don and enjoy that fun trip home! Hugs!
I’m counting the days, Linda!
Tell Don 66 is the new 46! I know because I had that same birthday last month. Sometimes I look in the mirror and think “Where did that little girl go?” She’s still in there! as for little Z I bet he is just smiling his way through this day. Hope life holds many more happy years for both!
PS Found a Hall footed mug at a thrift store for a nickel. I need more mugs like I need another hole in my head but it needed a home!
Best wishes from Best Bun.
I like that! 66 is the new 46!!
I know what you mean about mugs and pottery. We can’t help ourselves, can we??
Happy Birthday to Don and Little Z! Hope they have many, many more!
Thank you, Dottie!
Such a special shared birthday day! 6 & 66 is awfully special, too!
I bet you will begin counting the hours soon. Such a wonderful trip home that the two of you will share. I’m sure that Don will be counting, too. And I’m sure you are looking forward to seeing Margaritaville, too.
Hope you had a good Saturday. It got up to 69* today with bright sunshine. A grand day to work out in the yard. After a week of 90’s several days ago, I have a great appreciation for a sunny day with temps in the upper 60’s. I’ll take it every time! Crazy weather…….
It’s in the eighties here and humid, but hopefully, that humidity will be gone tomorrow.
Happy birthday to Don and Little Z! I’m so happy for you that it will only be a week or so before you see Don! I know the reunion will be lovely.
It is much needed, that’s for sure!
Wishing Don and Little Z a very Happy birthday!!!
Thank you, Sherry!
All of my best wishes to the birthday boys! 🎂
Thank you, Nancy!
I hope Don is still celebrating because I am a day late with “Happy Birthday Don!” Wishing Little Z a wonderful late birthday also. “Happy Birthday Little Z!”
Thank you, Tana!
Happy belated birthday to Don!
I know how much you cherish the face time chat. Priceless!
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It was great, Monica!
Happy belated birthday Don. Happy belated birthday Little Z. Wishing you both a year of happiness and blessings.
Marilyn
Thank you, Marilyn!