Trying to change the sheets on my brother's bed today, and this one - up against the wall, under the bed, popping up like Jack-in-the-Box, diving down again. Madness. But I was desperate to get a photo and got one just barely, because when I stopped she wouldn't appear. I almost gave up. I laughed. A lot.
The wild asters are more white than anything this year. There are some clumps of them on the edge of the garden in back.
They're usually a pale purple.
A month ago I cooked up some slightly wilted salad greens and made a sort of stock, which I froze in a few quart containers. I wanted to make soup today and thought of them, so I defrosted one. Well, it took a lot of thinking to figure out what kind of soup wouldn't mind being greenish; I decided on minestrone. It just looks a little muddy, which is fine. Only a slight down-side.
The cold last night wasn't too, and now it's going to get warmer for a while, the way it usually does.
Kittens (and cats, too) just love to play when the sheets are changed!
ReplyDeleteYour asters are beautiful!
Thank you, Clare. It was lots of fun, playing with that little maniac. :D
DeleteThe imp! I love how you captured the colors in this picture.
ReplyDeleteThe asters are almost too fresh and pretty for fall.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the multiple comments. My fingers are moving too quickly. Good use of your leftovers; my food often is not the prettiest either, but it sure does taste good, as I'm sure your soup did.
ReplyDeleteThat's OK, Jenny! Yes, the soup was tasty. Asters don't look fall-ish, I agree, not like goldenrod, say.
DeleteMaking the bed is something Johnny and I "do together" quite often. ;) Your new friend is so fun and endearing! And kudos on being so efficient and economical with your food. The taste really is the most important part!
ReplyDeleteThe older cats have learned to take off the minute I look like I'm fussing with the bedding, but this one has a different take on it. :)
DeleteI had forgotten how young cats love to do this. Your photo made me smile. She is such a character.
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