Hot and humid, seltzer and lime, fruit and yogurt.
The way little green plants grow out of slate--a metaphor there for sure.
It's independence day, and I am so very glad--
it's worth celebrating, or at least acknowledging.
I read All the Pretty Horses, which is wonderful, and then The Crossing--the second book in the trilogy, which was less wonderful--I kept putting it down, but then I'd pick it up again. So harsh and lyrical. I need to read something else before I tackle Cities of the Plain. Staying in Texas, I tried Lonesome Dove, but the tone wasn't right (And oh boy, it's hot in Texas too.) Maybe I'll re-read Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver.
I like my lemonade tart.
Stay cool.
xo,
Jen
Hello Jen
ReplyDeleteTart lemonade is a good remedy for a hot summer day.
Enjoy today
Helenxx
Oh yes--I love all things citrus.
DeleteLooking at the waterfall makes it all better...boy it's hot and sooo humid. The forecast doesn't change for the forseeable future so lemonade sounds like a remedy..Frank made Sangria today... a close second I guess. Happy Independance Day!
ReplyDeleteMmm, my husband makes a good Sangria too-- perfect for summer evenings.
DeleteThat moss and fern laden stone looks like heaven. I can almost feel the cool zephyr pouring off it.
ReplyDeleteI've been experimenting a lot with lemonade. With mint, with basil, with cilantro, with rosewater, with rosewater and mint, with peaches, with limes, with booze. In this heat and humidity, they're all great.
Zephyr is a great word! My son has created a low-tech air conditioner--he freezes water in a bowl and puts it in front of the fan.
DeleteI am a purist about lemonade--maybe I should be more open-minded. Starting with peaches and limes.
Lemons! Have you read Bitter Lemons by Laurence Durrell?
ReplyDeleteNo! I just looked it up and it sounds great--I love travel memoirs. Thank you!
DeleteIt is not National holiday, July 4th, here, but personally it's anniversary. My birthday. But I've got another age,,,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday dear Haricot!
DeleteHappy, Happy Birthday, Haricot!
DeleteHappy 5th now I guess.
ReplyDeleteI make a lemon syrup, add a couple of glugs to sparkling water and drink deeply.
Then I do it again.
It's a summer survival must.
Happy 4th, er 5th.
"Who doesn't love America" one of my neighbors said.
I could think of quite a few countries but didn't want to spoil his buzz.
xo Jane
Can't believe someone living in D.C. said that. In a bubble.
DeleteI have a big bag of lemons and one of limes and will be fooling around with (non-alcoholic) citrus drinks today. Stay cool!
stay cool??? I wish... happy weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteI can't keep up with what continent you're on! I guess it's hot everywhere....
DeleteToday was muggy and humid at this part of the world too. At this time of year I usually make Japanese apricot liqueur from fruits in alcohol and sugar or its syrup. I also enjoy drinking citrus vinegar or cider vinegar diluted with water plus honey.
ReplyDeleteThe green is greener and livelier thanks to the water,which makes me feel so fresh and cool!
I love the idea of using apricots! I've never heard of your vinegar concoction, but it sounds interesting--I love tart drinks! It's so humid here too, I want to take four showers a day.
DeleteThe rain drove us away from the Gulf beaches so it is home to hot and humid South Georgia. The coolness of a mountain canopy and stream are appealing. Lemonade sounds divine...maybe toss in a few fresh strawberries! Stay cool, friend. Oh, I think I will try your son's idea... The fan, bowl of ice, and patio at sunset!
ReplyDeleteDarn weather! Strawberries on lemonade sound delicious and would be pretty too.
ReplyDeleteI like my lemonade tart too. I like to be in the middle of the right book at the right time and feel a little lost when I am reading one that doesn't quite fit the moment and mood. Your photos are beautiful!
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