A place for my photos and thoughts and stuff.
Her last photo.
Alfie left us on the evening of October 23 after a full and happy day of walking and romping in the neighborhood, playtime, treats, mealtimes, and plenty of naps. We were blessed beyond measure to have her for 13 1/2 years.
They do not live long enough.
We miss her so much.
Savagely beheaded and consumed by a squirrel.
Time is growing short…
That’s what “dinner on the patio” means, right?
The balsam was beautiful this year.
Sunflowers…
Black-eyed susan vine, as usual…
Moonflower, a night-bloomer, and a descendent of the seeds our old neighbor George gave us decades ago.
Another sunflower…
And the cutest sunflower, the teddy bear variety.
Watching this mom and her two little ones was a real kick.
Alfie is a very want-y girl.
Daisies…
…zinnias…
…honeysuckle…
…bottlebrush…
…nasturtiums…
…borage…
…roses…
…dahlias…
…and gladiolas!
And yes, my allergies were awful. It was worth it.
Complaining…
…about…
…an unsatisfactory…
…arrangement of…
…soft blankies.