July 31st

Oh, look! 

August is coming!!

The only thing we look forward to

during the heat of July and August

is, 

the afternoon rains.

It brings the heat index

down from 110 degrees to 89.

That might not sound like much,

but,

to us in the deep South,

it's a God send!

I'm not a fan of hot weather.

I prefer fall.

I also don't relish the

thought of a tropical hurricane

that is so prevalent

during the intense heat!

It makes August the 

"anxiety season" too,

so,

we do our part to prepare.

I pray this time

it won't be too bad....

(we shall see)

So, for now, I'll just drink my coffee

and finish my crossword puzzle

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 The only veggies we

have growing now, are the Eggplants,

Bell Peppers and Jalapenos

There are 3 purple Bell Peppers on

the bush, but they are too small

to pick.

These Eggplants are the regular 

ones and Japanese ones,

I can only find 1 baby watermelon

on the vines.

I hope we get a few more.

My Basil group...

I have Greek , Holy and Thai

Basil.

I love the flavors it brings to dishes. 

English and German Thyme

No,

they don't realize the time difference!

Ha!

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Italian Oregano

The tall leaves are sansevieria,

the purple, red and green leaves are

Ipomoea or Sweet Potato Plant,

and the Duck planter has

Chrysanthemum's.

More of the same, except this one has 

a caladium.

Yellow green Sedum

Pink Begonia

Gardenia,

still blooming.

Mandevilla

Echeveria

about to bloom!

I've had this plant for about 5 years

and it's never bloomed.

I'm so excited!

There are 2 blooms.

Another bloom!!

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Minew

staying out of the heat.

She's a Tortoise Shell cat.

Lucy and Ethel

Lucy

Ethel

My latest creation...

Frida Aloe!

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