RAIN!

This past week was hot and humid, but Andy continued to work on the oven and fireplace.  I worked in the garden, pulling weeds and grass out and harvesting zucchini and tomatoes.  Just enough for us -- none for the Farmers Market though I'm hopeful I'll have a big harvest by next weekend to take into town. 

We had some visitors from Dallas at the Retreat and enjoyed reminiscing with them not only about Dallas but also about the Chicago area, where they have also lived.  They spent the day exploring the area, did a little wine tour including the Whirlwind Winery, and then went to the Canton Rodeo. 

This morning is beautiful!  It was raining when I got up from bed.  Before making breakfast, I sat on the front porch with a cup of coffee.  The temperature was about 68 degrees! A perfect morning to commune with nature.  Everything is green, a few flowers are blooming here and there, and the air smells clean and fresh.  It has stopped raining but it is still overcast and cool, and the birds are singing.