My favorite time of the year. My garden is in full bloom. In another few weeks the lilies and bee balm will begin. It has taken a few years, but I have been trying hard to have something blooming continuously throughout the summer months. It helps when we have sufficient rainfall.
This afternoon we applied for our passports so that we can go to Canada when we are up in the north woods. Oh, but do I look old in my passport photo without my glasses on! Ouch!
After that we drove to Jordie's Cafe in Bowlus for lunch. I had gotten some certificates on Shop 'n Save for Jordie's because I wanted to support KYES Radio and try something new in the process. I would use the word Bohemian to describe the decor. Lots of vintage with mix and match dining chairs and tablecloths and overtones of faith in the many plaques about the place. I would have loved a copy of the watercolor painting of Jordie's hanging in the restroom. It was gorgeous. Arthur had the Hen Sandwich which came dripping with melted cheese. It looked really good, but he said he would not choose it again because the chicken was tasteless. I can't pass up sour cream, so I tried the Stroganoff Burger. It too was a drippy mess, but I liked it. The Skinny Fries that we had were also very good. I had thought of trying Granny's Potato, Ham and Chive Soup, but decided to go for the fries because they would be less filling. Had we had room in our tummies after we ate, Arthur would have tried a piece of homemade pie. I would have tried some ice cream. After lunch we took a walk in the cafe garden. We had a little four-footed tabby prancer in white boots to escort us. We seem to be cat magnets. The garden was very charming. There was a pond with koi, but my favorites were the rustic roof over a tree stump, and a bird cage with ceramic birds in it hanging from a shepherd's hook. I could do that! After that we took a walk on the Lake Wobegon Trail. Then we headed home so Arthur could beat me at a game of Scrabble.
I have been continuing my sewing spree. Late last night I cut out the borders for one of the lap quilts, and then all of the binding for the three table runners and the two small quilts. Next I will need to convert my sewing machine for machine quilting. It will take me ages to get everything done. I am glad that each item is on the small side. But I also have two larger quilt tops to finish. I'll have to buy more wine.
My sister gave me a bag of books for the granddaughters. In it were two Nancy Drew Diaries. I started reading one on Sunday. It is a far cry from the old Nancy Drews in classiness and kindness. Nancy and her friends were always polite and smartly dressed and kind, and they always used formal English in the old mysteries. In the first of the diaries, I can't tell you how many times I have read the words "Okay" and "Yeah". The girls are sarcastic to each other as well. Bess calls George a nerd, and the girls roll their eyes at each other to express their impatience and exasperation. It leaves something to be desired in promoting virtue. But I will finish the first one to find out whodunnit.
