It's September! And that means... more heat. Hahaha. I'm jealous of all of the fall posts I see online from friends in the more privileged temperate climes. We're still staying indoors a lot to escape the blistering sun, torrid heat, and wilting humidity. Fall will come, yes, but we get our fall closer to Thanksgiving. … Continue reading Local Things
Month: September 2016
Friday
This week has been busy. Two days ago our parish council president, Lex, who had been suddenly and mysteriously ill, died. Father had been visiting him daily in the hospital. Now we're preparing for a funeral. (This photo and the next two were taken by me and edited with the Brushstroke app.) The family is … Continue reading Friday
Alligator
An alligator naps on the landing, biding his time. Everyone is fooled, not suspecting that this is no innocent "stuffed animal". He will choose the perfect moment to slowly rise on his powerful legs, his upper jaw opening as steadily and inexorably as a missile silo. The brief space of time before the balletic twisting … Continue reading Alligator
Praying With My Feet 