straight from the garden, dirt and all
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The unbearable heat of the last few days means that there are few hours during the day when one can really appreciate the greener pleasures of the back yard. Out early to check whether the birds have beaten us to the strawberry patch, the tomatoes and squash look limp, the zucchini flowers have been snapped off and carted away by furry urban poachers for a 4 am snack and the weeds….. well, the weeds do very well no matter what. With temperatures soaring to the low 40s by mid afternoon, we have spent a good part of the day inside in constructive pursuits with a glance out the front window every once in a while to check for Mad dogs and Englishmen.
On one of these breaks we were awestruck by an unusual scene unfolding on the front lawn. The squirrels had come down out of the trees and were stretched out full-length cooling their bellies in the shaded grass. The utilities companies have been hacking off large parts of the local trees lately, supposedly in an effort to clear the power lines from possible breakage – in doing so they have not only mangled the greenery but removed much of what was keeping the little rodents’ homes at a bearable temperature. I am not an overly huge fan of what most cityfolk refer to as “rats with good PR” but they were very cute and seemed in need of a good cool-off.
Across the Bored’s nurturing instincts kicked in and when the little blighters had moved on we put out a bowl of water. A squirrel rest-stop as it were, if the neighborhood dogs don’t get to it first… Like this fortnight’s Two Cents Tuesday Challenge, it is all about doing something to effect positive change in our small corner of the universe – It’s up to You.
Have a look at the previous topics covered in the challenge – “Is there a theme that appeals to you?”
It’s up to you Toys Clean Bold Random Heritage Special Happy Gifts Graffiti Brilliant Funny Habit Resolution Relax Sweet Illumination Decoration Morning Style Home Pressure Temptation Manipulation Compromise Procrastination
We would love to see your vision.
For all those who are new readers to Across the Bored, some great entries and the guidelines for this fortnight’s challenge can be found here. Need more info – Have a look at HOW DOES THIS WORK.
Thanks for this challenge. I chose to “Relax” into it. http://josephelonlillie.com/2013/07/19/two-cents-tuesday-challenge-relax/
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You’re very welcome – a thought provoking post indeed!
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A squirrel rest stop–now that’s one I hadn’t heard of. I’d be interested in seeing the little sign you put up for ’em.
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I just had a vision of myself in 20 years – it wasn’t pretty! You always make me laugh put loud…
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Glad to hear it–means my day has been a success! I have a couple squirrel stories–too long for here–but I’m a bit terrified of them, despite their inherent cuteness.
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