A cooler week arrived, making some outdoor activities much more pleasant!
The lady’s tresses (Spiranthes cernua) that volunteered in my pitcher plant and equisetum container last year returned and multiplied recently. They are so beautiful and I think create a perfect combination. It’s a joy to walk by and see them together along the walkway to our front door.
W found a newly-emerged Monarch yesterday, in the grass below the pollinator bed and in front of our garage. Because it was at risk of being squashed, I gently moved it up to the top of the bookcase (on its way to Habitat after the garage clean out) so it could dry its wings and fly. The entire body was soft, damp, and malleable as I carefully moved it. It flew about half an hour later.
W loves caterpillars and butterflies and talks about the “life cycle.” I’m so glad he was able to be part of this rescue effort and admire the wonder of the Monarch.
In other news, my creative nonfiction flash piece Remedy For an Excited Amygdala has found a home with Streetlight Mag’s Street Talk. I’ll post the link when it is published.
4 comments:
Blue mist flower I think. They're blooming out in the wild around here at the moment. Lady's tresses too :D
Thank you, C! Yes, that is what they are. Hope all is well with you and with Val.
Everything looks beautiful. Love that your grandson is exploring around the farm. It’s a wonderful place for children to learn about nature and fun to play with Baloo too! The Monarch is gorgeous, glad you were able to help it out.
Sorry I haven’t been around much but we’ve had some upsetting things happening around here. It’s not something I’d put in a public comment though. Enjoy the season.
Thanks, A. I have been thinking about you! I will email.
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