Cat Days of Summer

We are entering a new phase of summer.  The day lilies had their rise and fall and now the crepe myrtle flowers are in their pink glory.  Though this long stretch of hot, lazy day weather is often known as the "dog days" of summer, here it is most definitely the "cat days."  Jasper could literally stay outside all day long lounging and luxuriating in the summer sun.  She is her happiest outside in the backyard where she can feel the sun's warmth, hear the birds sweet songs, and munch on anything green she finds tasty.

The look of pure contentment



The hostas are now in full bloom, too, with their tall stalks of pale lavender flowers. 

 Although the days are steadily, little by little, getting shorter now, they still feel long and lazy...and hot!