From this comfy Adirondack chair, I can write—my favorite pastime—and watch what’s going on all around me.
I could see the round hay bales in the distance, that needed to be put in the barn before it rained.
Russ and Austin managed to get the hay up just in time.
More work to watch as Robin and JC extend a ladder to remove an overhanging branch.
Lower limbs get a snip, snip
From the deck, I can see (and almost smell) these fading lilacs.
I’ve got my eye on one of the nearby tomato plants. It started out pretty puny, but It now has a few blooms. Fingers crossed.
This #2 dinner bell hangs on the deck. When you tug on the chain, the sound is loud enough to knock sparrows from the sky. 🙂 I’ve always heard that the #2 cast iron bell was so designated, because it could be heard 2 miles away.
Three ferns, brought indoors for the winter, spend the summer on the deck.
Two of our quarter horses, Que Pasa and Paco, eye me from across the field.
During my leisure, I’m joined by a Blue-Tailed Skink, a member of the lizard family. These exotic little creatures can discard their tails when caught by a predator, giving them enough time to escape. Their tails grow back, often darker in color and misshapen. This one looks like an original.
At ease. (Robin’s tootsies, not mine)
By Contrast
From my condo deck back in St. Louis, I see mostly lush foliage and backyards. The sound of lawn mowers and trimming equipment fill the air. Loud birds, passing traffic, barking dogs, and scampering squirrels add to the merriment. I have no problem with this. I grew up in the city (Washington DC), living in a semi-detached house, so all of these are familiar sights and sounds.
Going from city to farm, I have the best of both worlds—and lots of memories.
