Good Company

Hello from hot, soggy southeast Texas! Wow, have we had lots of rain! 

Not that I would go outside, anyway. I have graduated from a giant, protective splint to a cast, but I'm not overly confident about my left leg/foot leading. Moreover, between heat, storms, and bugs, I'm not overly tempted to venture out on my own, either.

It's a boon when wildlife comes to me! I love birds, and I find backyard wildlife charming. I was thrilled to see this heron right out our window, strutting along the fence. He's a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron. I had to look him up, convinced he was a rare sight. While he's uncommonly handsome -- I say "he" because he looks to me to be wearing a suit -- he's not an uncommon bird in our southeastern states. Driving me to get my cast, Joseph pointed out several in fields along the way. In fact, we saw so many that we were laughing about it long before the drive was over. So again, not rare, but certainly handsome.

And good news! Joseph gave in and allowed the doves to roost! It's not as though we will be lounging around on the patio. When it's not storming (as it has been for much of the past several weeks), it's unpleasantly hot and buggy. Also, I might have mentioned how much I enjoyed watching them from the window since my movements are limited, but only in passing.

I've also been requesting garden photos between thunderstorms and floods. I never said I am easy to live with!

I miss my garden, but it's there, keeping me company.