We’ve been having some major storms, tree limbs down, streets turned into rivers, power outages, but whatever the circumstances around me, inside, I want to be rejoicing and praising God.
I’m hoping to take part through the coming year in Tourmaline’s Color Your World Challenge, this week the theme color is black.
Each day, before the heat becomes too great and my resolve to have healthy habits melts, I take a morning walk. One of my daily jaunts found me walking the path beside Glen Lake. Beautiful dragonflies shimmer as they rest upon the bushes and reeds surrounding the water.
My coffee reflects the sky and the trees above me and becomes part of this week’s Skywatch Friday Challenge. Drinking coffee black has health benefits. I switched over from adding sugar and milk to drinking it black over a decade ago. I never have stomach upset as I sometimes did when adding milk and sugar. Black coffee is amazing!
The dark water around the lilypads seems colorless, but I see reflections and swirls and I begin to feel a little of Monet’s spirit prompting a bit of creative watercolor daydreaming.
I’ve been harvesting herbs and flowers to use in cooking and crafts. After drying in the dehydrator I give them added air time on a sweater hanger in a closet.
I am still sowing seeds. It’s too hot for tender greens outdoors so I am growing them in a sunny window. Arugula, Mesclun and Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce are sprouting well. I’ll grow and thin them indoors and eat them as microgreens.
My winter sown pansies are still growing and blooming in the intense heat of July. They are part of Cee’s Flower of the Day. The deep purple of this pansy mimics the color black.
I’m reading two books at this time and listening to a third. Erik Larsons book, In the Garden of Beasts, tells the historical facts surrounding the beginning of Germany’s rise to power and the people involved. The story is told through the experiences of William Edward Dodd, Ambassador to Germany prior to the start of WWII, and his daughter, Martha.
I just started reading a book on techniques for saving seeds, Starting and Saving Seeds, by Julie Thompson-Adolf. My third book is an audio choice, read beautifully by LeVar Burton; the biography of Fred Rogers is creating in me an even greater admiration for the man and the path he forged for educational television.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Enjoyed your take on this color – you made a beautiful flowing post for this color – from Monet and lily pads to your timeless lady garden touch! And fun to have three books you are exploring – I have a few books I am delving into right now – all non fiction –
Anyhow – wishing you a nice day 😊🙏
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Thanks…the black cover of the Larson book was also a perfect fit for the post. Thanks for the kind wishes and I wish you the same.
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Yeah – the whole
Post had a seamless flow! Liked so
Much and actually thought of you when I had coffee today! I smiled to imagine you with your black coffee and how passionate you were about liking it black (and side note – I like it black too – but sometimes have unsweeted almond milk – and other times make a mocha with touch of stevia – but a good cup
Of black coffee is truly good ☕️☕️
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Thanks…glad you thought of me. I think of you when I see my Rose of Sharon. Still doing well and branching out this year. I love my coffee…spread it out through them morning. It never makes me feel bad as other foods or drinks will do.
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so glad your coffee works for you. I usually have one cup – and then have a cup of tea…. that works for me
and my rose of Sharon had a baby come up next to it and I let it grow – so it has this cluster of big rose of Sharon, azalea, and half-size rose of Sharon – and I kinda like it.
cheers to the pretty rose of Sharons in our yard
and wishing you a good day
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Good night to you…it’s late now…day is done…have a good one tomorrow.
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well it is 7:30 pm here – I thought we had the same time zone – and that is late? wow – you must be an early sleeper – haha –
either way – sweet dreams when you hit the sack amiga
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It’s late for me when I go to sleep at 9:30! 😴😴😴
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🙂
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‘The Garden of Beasts,’ is a tour de force. The best I think of all of Erik Larson’s books, which are all just remarkable.
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This is my first read of his books. I will look for more. Thanks!
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I loved your photos, especially the reflection in the coffee cup.
My little coleus plants are enjoying being on the porch. Four survived my tender ministrations. I wish I had your green touch with seeds!
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I’m so happy they thrived. The photo was inspired when I set my coffee down to photograph the lake area where I found the dragonflies and lily pads.
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I am in awe of my Pansies. I never dreamed they would last all summer. I am enjoying your new format.
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Thanks so much! I’m enjoying the change too.
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You really do have a lot going on, such a rich life you lead!!
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God is good! Yes, I fill my time with many things.
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I’m so glad you’ve remained safe in the storms. And Glen lake sounds lovely. Enjoy your reading. I hope to jump back into some books here soon.
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Thanks so much…I enjoy your challenges.
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I’m very happy to hear that 🙂
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Beautiful captures, esp. the reflection of the sky in your coffee! Enjoyed reading this beautiful post, now I’m seeing black color everywhere around me. 🙂
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I enjoy the color challenges. This week the host blogs challenge is blue…with different shades of blue in the following weeks. Like you, once I get the color in my mind, I see it everywhere. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Have a lovely week.
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I’m glad you plan to continue sharing. That black dragonfly is so cool! And I love the coffee reflection.
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Thanks so much. I’ve a post scheduled for tomorrow to be a part of your Blue-Green challenge. Thanks for hosting.
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Wonderful!
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