There is an eerie stillness in the air this morning. No bird songs. Not even a flicker of movement in the trees. Haven't seen a bird at a feeder or sitting on a branch. No sign of our two chipmunks. Each morning I scatter a small handful of seeds containing various kinds of nuts on the back porch. Within minutes chippy pouches as many as she/he can until the cheeks are lumpy then scurries home to deposit them in storage. This morning the seeds remain on the porch. We're hoping a snake or other predator hasn't eaten our chipmunks. The only sound and sight is the three hummingbirds that never cease feeding and fighting, even during a heavy rain. It's said that animals sense approaching storms. TS Ida is a huge storm now and we're under flash flood warnings again for Tuesday and Wednesday. At 9:45 the temperature is 70 degrees with a 97% humidity. Cliff has his chemo appointment this morning at 10:45. I bring a book, a magazine, my iPad and sneakers so I can vary what I feel like doing when I wait for him to come out.
Two cool weather fronts came through since the weekend bringing drier air and relief from the heat. This morning's temperature was 53 when I got up at 6. I got to walk Konehete Park before going to yoga at the gym. Gardens are winding down. Always a welcomed sight as I get tired of fussing and watering by this point. I've pulled up tomato plants and whatever else looked like it was suffering. Most areas need weed whacking again. Monday I tackled the back tall weeds near the garden. Most mornings forest leaves are dripping from the early mountain fog. Grass and weeds don't dry well until afternoon. I went through both batteries before quitting late morning so my arms and clothes were covered with wet grass shards but it felt good to get that under control. And............ I got to use my new outside shower for the first time. There is still work to be done. Ricky will pressure clean the platform for me t...
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