The heat is rising daily here in the Deep South. And along with it…humidity…that makes for a high heat index.
Today I want to forget about the heat that keeps me indoors and share some of the positive things about summer.
Butterflies!
I currently have 6 Gulf Fritillary chrysalises and at least 3 more caterpillars in enclosures, but the other day when I headed out for my walk, I saw a butterfly hanging on its chrysalis in the wild, on my potting table. I felt such joy to know that one had survived the birds and lizards and made it to adulthood (without my help).
Speaking of caterpillars, I found some beautiful black swallowtail cats. I’ve brought them into a porch and hope they will hang out there, literally.
My friend from Iowa brought back some flower seeds and gifted me a small pot with these sweet flowers that are new to me, lizzianthus.
And I was surprised by a second poetry exchange postcard from Colette. She remembers Sol Duc which is a place we visited while in Washington.
All these things help me escape the oppression of the heat (and the world).
What is helping you through?
Reflections on the Teche 