Butterflies and Other Lovely Gifts

 August has brought us butterflies and other lovely gifts.

I spotted this Monarch on today's afternoon walk .  Are not these purple thistles a pretty lavender color?

The black Swallowtail was gathering his nourishment from the clover as we traveled by.

These lilies must have offered the perfect spot to attract another visitor to stop and enjoy a drink.

Our peach tree is full this month and gifting us with the sweetest of fruits.  

Iron Weed and Golden Rod make such a complimentary duo.  They are two wildflowers that grow together in August's meadow.

Speaking of twosomes - Schindler and Shelby are generally close by.  Today's walk was no exception.

Thank you for letting me share some of this day's lovely gifts.

Hope everyone has a delightful week.

Hugs

Debbie

"As it is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."  2 Cor. 9:9 (NIV) 

Good Ending

I love a good ending.   How about you?

It can be found in the last page of a book ...a final scene of a movie or the finish of a challenging project.  

Thought I would share a few of my good endings with you today.

The peaches will soon be ripe.

When they are - there will be pie.   That should be a good ending😋!  

 These lilies always arrive late in the summer season but they make the garden's end a delight.

   

Long shadows ...

and a neighbors harvest all say it was a good day's end. 

Hope all of you discover a few good endings this week.

God Bless!

Debbie 

"The end of a matter is better than its beginning..."  Eccl.7:8a 

Transition

The month of August seems to always bring changes.  It is a transition time.  Summer not quite over and fall not quite here.

Like the garden I tend to slow down and savor the final bits of this warm season.

The last of the day lilies are completing their show.

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The peaches are sharing the end of their harvest.

Iron weed has began to decorate the hedgerow.

Even Shelby knows it is time to take a break and enjoy these precious passing moments of summer.











Hope each of you are enjoying them as well.

P.S.   At least here at Harmony Hills the yellow school buses are hitting the road this week.   May all the children be safe.

God Bless!

Debbie

"There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven...a time to keep and a time to throw away."  Eccl. 3:1&6 b (NIV)

Peach Pickin and Porch Sittin

Peach Pickin... and Porch Sittin... two pleasures of summer. 

 

The process of picking peaches brings me a sense of satisfaction.   I enjoy getting out the ladder and climbing high to reach the sweet juicy fruit.  When the baskets are filled and overflowing I bring them indoors.  I will freeze some for winter, make a bit of jam and of course there must be a pie!

Sitting on the porch in the early mornings gives me perspective before starting the day.  Hubby and I often have our coffee there before we go to work.   We watch the hummingbirds frolic and listen to the sounds of a day's beginning.   For just a bit time stands still.

I may even have a moment to do a quick sketch of some flowers.

Glad I could share some of my summer pleasure.   Hope you will tell me about yours!

God Bless!