The Sacred in the Ordinary

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Hot Cat

It's been a pretty hot summer at times here. I try to keep some of the heat at bay by closing all my windows and blinds soon after sunrise. But my sweet cat likes the sun and heat more than I and found a way to accommodate both of us. She makes me smile!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

The Beauty of Order

I love the look of a freshly built wood pile waiting for Autumn to arrive. It is so satisfying to me because of its orderliness, because I can see the fruits of my labor immediately, and because it lets thoughts of cold, snowy days drift through my mind like wisps of wood smoke... A pleasant thought when it is 90 degrees and humid! :-)

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Michigan Day Lilies

The day lilies are blooming!

WOW! Wild!

An excerpt from Garden Guides:

Daylily History

Although they have a similar flower structure, daylilies are not true lilies, but instead belong to the genus Hemerocallis, a Greek word which roughly translates to "beautiful for a day." These flowers are native to Asia, and hybridizers have worked for years to create varieties with larger, more robust flowers in a variety of colors, from pastel peach to striking red to elegant purple. Yellow and orange varieties have escaped from cultivation and now grow wild throughout North America. In Michigan they can often be seen growing by roadsides, cemeteries and abandoned farm land.