in the garden

Sunday we lounged in the backyard, moving from sun to shade with cups of coffee and The New York Times, the day stretched out before us. We stayed until it was time to turn on the fairy lights and bring out the grill. 

Yesterday, after a full morning, I opened the door to the backyard hoping for just a little bit of that same level of relaxation.

Rave raced out in front of me and within seconds had caught a cat.

Oh, oh, my. He dropped it immediately upon my (shrieking) command and the trespasser darted up a tree and over the fence intact.

That dog isn't always as placid as he appears in photographs.

* I found this book exquisite. 

Comments

[Stephanie]

What an oasis of calm....a wonderful reflection of you and your family! Oh to spend the day lounging on that sofa with the green scents of flora and fauna mixed with the salty sea breeze. I am intrigued by that book too...I was drawn to the color and picture in the title and then of course the title itself. So glad Rave listened to your command. Thank you for sharing htis corner of your world. xoxo

[Elizabeth]

Wow. That is an amazing that he could listen/respond to you in the heat of the moment!

Your backyard looks like a little oasis. I would like to sit on that couch and read or nap.

A note from Atlas: "Rave! Kitties are for loving and staring at in adoration and following around adoringly! Not for catching. Silly dog."

[lovely and imperfect]

stephanie ~ please let me know your thoughts about the book if you decide read it. (please read it!)

atlas ~ yours is the voice of reason.

[keishua]

This looks like am amazing space to curl up and relax. I love reading outside in the early morning.
p.s.I love your prayer flags(?).