Around the yard, decorating, and an invitation

Crepe Myrtles are blooming this week. They’re late.

After I upload numerous photos for my post, the next step is the most fun for me. I open a Word doc and write - not in a profound or educational way, usually. Once in a while, I ponder about a post and rehearse the words in my mind and on paper until I pull it all together. Most of the time I just spit it out without any thought or reason. Like now (I'm wondering what I'll title this).

The past week has been dreadfully hot and humid. After a thunderstorm blew through last night, cooler and drier air arrived so I took a nice walk around the yard today, just to check up on things.

The Hummers are still humming. I always laugh when a male shows itself to me – hovering before my eyes. I’m never ready for him! I will post a lovely shot of that ruby red throat before summer ends.

What is this routine about? Does a dragonfly drink from its ass?

Can’t resist them…

This is the second brood of house finches residing in the Barn Swallow nest (ahem). Not ready to go, yet. There are at least four babies this time. They're so QUIET!

The new waterfall is still falling.

Toads are still smiling and humping.

Butterfly or moth? Whatever…

Chloe doesn’t know when it’s too hot. The lady loves to sunbathe so I bring her inside to nap in sunrays through the window.

Bella, on bunny patrol.

The regulars are still here – haughty Cardinals, thirsty Hummers, sneaky Titmice, adorable Chickadees, Gangsta birds, overweight Doves, flashy Goldfinches, feisty House Finches, nasty Mockingbirds, stupid Pigeons, and sweet Chipping and Song Sparrows. The Orange Bishop Weaver left on Tuesday. It was nice to see him for a few days!

Susan Gets Native was stuck inside one day last week and took photos of interesting stuff in her house. Yesterday, I did the same thing.

My taste in decorating is eclectic. This rooster is new. We were out yesterday pounding the blistering asphalt mall parking lots. The rooster is gaudy? Maybe. But I like it. There is no theme for decorating in my house. It’s a mixed up bag of treats for my eyes. I tend to choose colors in shades of red, green, and yellows. At least I’m consistent with something! That Yankee candle, “Tahitian Tiare Flower” scent is a new favorite of mine.

Above the buffet in my kitchen is a black and white Berman print. Actually, my husband found it and I love it. Hey, we agreed on something!

On the buffet, below the Berman print an Italian Chef holds a bottle of Chianti. It’s odd but cute.

There are two of these in the great room. They’re wooden but not weather resistant. Next year, I’ll have the real thing mounted outdoors!

As I walked through the house I stopped dead in my tracks at the sight of a few things and wondered, “Why on earth do we still have this hideous thing? Are we so sentimental or lazy that we allow eyesores to invade our castle?” I was reminded of an episode on the TV show “Everybody Loves Raymond”. Frank and Marie Barone fought over a large wooden spoon and fork given to them as a wedding gift. After 40-some years of marriage, the spoon and fork still hung on their kitchen wall. Marie despised them. Frank refused to remove them.

Do you have any eyesores you have held onto for any reason? Might it be your spouse’s beloved piece of art that you wish would disappear or fall and crash? Or maybe a special friend or loved one gifted you with something you’d rather sell at a flea market.

If you send me a photo of something that makes you wince whenever you see it and include a short narrative, I’ll post about it. If enough people come through with a submission, it’ll be worth a lot of laughs :o)

maryferr at Carolina dot rr dot com

No deadline. I’ll post a few reminders during the next few weeks.