out and about

Even though the humidity has set in, we've continued to take lots of walks. In May we walked 130 miles, and though we won't reach that this month, we've already beaten our June goal of 60 miles. We've been taking short 1-3 mile walks once or twice a day during the week days and 5-10 mile walks on our days off. It's been a great way to reconnect with Robert, figure out how to tackle all the things happening in our lives together, and gather a few moments of much-needed peace. 

Here are a few moments I'd like to share with you:

Social distancing and wearing masks has been tough for humans in my neighborhood, but these guys are rising to the challenge.

This year the peonies were buds for a day, blossoms for a couple more, and then, poof, gone.

I'm looking for a good spot in our backyard for a tulip tree. This tree blossomed for a couple days and  just like the peonies, poof, gone.

Naked allium?

Now that Robert and I are walking 8-10 miles on most days off we've been able to go to some distant neighborhoods, which means new creatures.

Moonshine yarrow.

This tree frog did not mind Josie, but Josie snuck a lick and recoiled in complete disgust.

A charming Little Free Library complete with hand sanitizer and a rotating art project.