August Daze

I'm feeling a bit dazed of late

as my vertigo has made a sudden return,

but even so, I'm loving this August. 
I'm not sure I like 
how much longer the shadows are 
in the mornings and evenings 
because I know what that means 
(seasons are changing, sigh), 
but we're having that beautiful slanting sunlight 

that Remi-pup and I enjoy 
on our early morning walks 

and sunset strolls with Lee. 

And there's so much beauty to be found in August. 
Blooming roses, 

more blossoms than anyone could ever count

on just the hollyhocks in neighbours' yards 

(I need to plant me some of those!)
and colourful produce.

(I forgot to put the purple peacock beans
into this "kitchen counter still life,"
and if I could grow some sort of blue fruit
I'd have all the colours of the rainbow!)

Our formerly sickly pear tree
has made an amazing come back
and is loaded this year. 
Another week or two
and we'll be feasting on sweet pears
(and I'll have my work cut out for me,
giving them away, baking, and making jams!)

I delight in it all,

but most especially in the little friends

who came to our fountain this morning.

Monsieur Goldfinch 

was very protective of his Madame, 

keeping a close eye on nuthatch and sparrows

as she took her bath.

I hope you're enjoying these August days!