A local farm stand had a sunflower event last weekend. I missed out on the event but I did manage to purchase some sunflowers from them when I stopped for local tomatoes.

Sunflowers are hard to photograph, friends! I tried to capture these in the yellow pottery pitcher I have them in but those big blooms are floppy and ultimately I decided to shoot them from this angle instead. Sunflowers on buffalo check = classic.

Have a great weekend!

The butterfly bush I planted a few years ago has really taken off and it’s gigantic. It’s not really in the best location but I don’t want to move it because when it’s in bloom we get great views (and photos) of butterflies like this tiger swallowtail.

I hope you have a great view of something you love this weekend!

The butterfly bush is in full bloom and it’s huge this year (as in, it will probably have to be moved next year) although I haven’t seen a butterfly yet.

Our vacation starts today and I am so ready for a change of scenery! I’ll be popping in on Tuesday to stump for our Read With Us summer selection, Wild Game, but other than that I’m off for the week.

Take good care!

Dahlias are beautiful but fussy in my zone so I don’t plant them in the ground. This year, though, I grabbed some for my containers and I’m so glad I did as they are doing well and bringing me lots of joy when I see their blooms. As Kym always says, flowers are magical.

I hope you find something magical this weekend.

As we approach Independence Day I want to say . . . Happy Birthday, America! I have some things I’d like to give you to celebrate your birthday . . . racial equality, universal health care, and economic security for all. I hope you will make the most of these gifts because I think those are the keys to insuring many more birthdays for you.

And to all of you, have a great weekend. Stay safe and I’ll catch you back here on Tuesdays.