quivering dalmatians

cower beneath a fur-lined glove

oh, how the mighty reign

but briefly

locally-brewed root beer for me,

a salt-rimmed Limoncello for you

a yummy dip & our favorite crackers

but it’s the joyful camaraderie

we share that always seals the deal

music from the linden,

on the left and the honey locust,

just to the right — in stereo

our soundscape summer afternoon

tiny bird

I am so smitten

by your lovely

feathers

robins worm-search amid a gentle rain

dark clouds roll in from the SW

no need to finagle an unwieldy garden hose

our Midwest soil basks in its refreshment