On Verandahs

We have had some truly spectacular weather days here lately. People who think discussion of the weather is trivial do not live in Minnesota.

Last night I was delighted to join some friends at The Woman's Club near downtown Minneapolis.

We had a glass of wine on the rooftop overlooking Loring Park before dinner.

The Basilica sure does look wonderful, doesn't it? I don't believe I've ever been inside before. I guess I'll have to put that on my to-do list.

In gardening news, I'm afraid there have been surprises - not all of them welcome.

In fact, the cucumber is not a cucumber.  It is an eggplant.

The bell peppers, one green and one red, are in fact two red peppers, one bell and one unknown.

The evenings on the balcony are flowery and peaceful though; wonderfully enjoyable with the good weather.

There are fewer trees now than there were at the beginning of the summer, which is kind of sad.

But it's still lovely.