Tricksie Treat is losing her fearful expression and looking more comfortable. We’re getting there, slow but sure.

Dennis and Rob unfurling the sail on Dennis’ boat as Emily and I keep out of the way. 

It’s been a peachy afternoon. Went to the local farm where I picked up a bag of peaches, indulged in a peach slurpee and took a piece of peach pie home. These peaches are currently hard, having just been picked from the trees, but will be ready to eat tomorrow. Can’t wait!

The CEO of one of our largest clients has zero respect from me. His assistant brings in these t-shirts to have the left chest embroidered. They are worn only once then discarded, not even donated to a charity or shelter. There were 18 shirts, costing over $7000. This is a repulsive example of selfish ostentatiousness that we regularly have thrust under our noses. 

Driving through Front Royal to meet friends at a photography class. The rain pummeled down all evening and I found roads were blocked on the way home. I needed up taking back roads, driving slowly to let 2 opossums and a toad cross the road while waves of bats swooped in front of the car. It took me about 90 minutes to get home but the wildlife journey through the black wet night was wonderful.

Met this crew on the way down the hill this morning. We all stopped and looked at each other, then continued on our way.

31 July 2018

I found this poor demised swallowtail by my mailbox, likely hit by a passing vehicle. So sad to see such a beautiful creature bereft of life.