This morning here was one of those times you could think you were in the English countryside. Cool moist air, low fog, wet dew on the thick green grass, cows softly mooing. It was just beautiful.
Contrary to the predictions, the monsoons have been strong this year. (Last year, we had almost none, causing fairly widespread concern here about the future.) We have had several very heavy rains, and in fact, some areas are having flooding. The plants here are very happy, as are we. In particular, we have been worried about our treasured oak trees and are glad they are getting a good deep drink. The animals are celebrating as well, and we have been seeing frogs and turtles as well as some very healthy looking coyotes.
(PS You may have heard me say that other times are the “best” times of year. There are many here!)
The rain in Spain
Stays mainly on the plain.
Arizona monsoons
Still not enough for loons*.
So do delay the dry
Which will want to make you cry.
* the birds famous in New England
I always thought of loons in the upper midwest.
Thanks for the poem.
You and Brad deserve all the rain and rainbows you can get.
When I read this article:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/06/ancient-grain-amaranth-food-trend-indigenous I thought it might interest you, with your local gardening and heirloom seed activities.
Be well.
Karen
I keep meaning to comment on your posts (which I read regularly in my RSS Reader). I am glad some rain is there for you this year/season. Glad for the best of times (for now … maybe better times still ahead).
Kevin