This morning, I took my coffee outside in my bare feet and wandered around our yard. The sun hadn’t yet dried the morning dew but it warmed my shoulders. I chirped back at the chipmunks and listened to happy bees on blossoms. I visited each of my potted plant babies, happily growing on the patio. I hummed a John Denver song, still thinking about the documentary I watched last night. I sighed at the empty bird feeder, knowing that the fat-cheeked squirrel we’ve named John Candy (chubby and adorable) has pilfered it again. I climbed the steps to the vegetable garden, which is overgrown with lush weeds (until tomorrow when we plant this year’s bounty). I listened to birds in the trees and searched the back hill for bunnies. June is an enchanting time here; everything feels alive…including me.
June 12, 2015. The yard at the Howe Hacienda. Photos: Canon EOS 60D
One year ago: Sriracha-Lime Salmon.
the usual bliss 
Wow! Beautiful backyard!! I wish we had a yard but they are so small in the city. We hope to have a nice backyard in our next house 🙂
Oh! Some of my favorite garden spaces are urban rooftop or patio potted areas!
Beautiful. Spring is my favorite time of year because of the “”aliveness” of it.
Agreed! Especially after a gray winter!
An enchanted garden! So beautiful and lush and lovely, just like you! 🙂 xo
Aw, thank you, Callie!