in the garden

We have had a lot of rain this summer which means my garden is alive with color. It also has not been too hot or humid to get out there and enjoy it(at least till today). I took some pictures the other day and although they did show what was in bloom they were not great pictures. Like everything else if you want a good product you have to spend time at it- that's not me, I want instant gratification. Of course I don't mind spending hours in the kitchen preparing a good meal but to sit at the computer and try to bring focus and beauty when the time to have done it was in composing the picture!

This week has been up and down. I have been plagued with a back spasm that just won't quit. My new hip is doing great although the last several days my knee has been speaking to me. I spent some time in my neighbor's heated swimming pool- that was a blessing. I did my version of PT exercises in the water- what a luxury.

I have a friend who comes on Sunday's and we sit for 45 minutes. I chose our spot badly today and ended up in full sun. It required every bit of my yogic discipline to stay with it.
thee sun was too hot, the birds were too loud and on and on. As usual just as I surrendered to "we'll be here all day" the bell rang for the end.