Daily Notes- July 20th

This is what Summer in July looks like, I think.  All the colors rushing past.  All the days rushing past.

The Grow Boxes are growing.  I "spied with my little eye" a few good small sized zucchini.  Soon. they seem to increase in size overnight.  I was only looking as the zucchini grow box is a "buzz" with bees.  I want them to stay and pollinate.

I need to water them twice a day--or at least prior to the hot mid-day Sun hitting them.  Making the leaves wilt as the plants conserve water.

I am reading a book Connie sent to me--The Widow by Fiona Barton.  Wow.  It was difficult for me to put down.....but I was so sleepy my eyes wouldn't stay open.  After I press publish- I will be reading the last third of the book.  I have already ordered the next book  The Child from library reserve.

I sewed some squares together yesterday but instead of hand sewing I used my sewing machine.  The squares are slightly wonky and quite charming that way.  And the colors--mostly plant dyed by me or painted by me are very summery in pale ocean colors, summery berry colors and pale yellow sunshine--and I added a slim border of green--back side up-so it is also pale and faded.  I am thinking of adding more squares-- enlarging the square I have now.  I haven't been this interested in making something in quite awhile.

I think we'll be having Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil today for supper.  With toasty French bread to mop up the juices.  I got the tomatoes from the local Farmer's Market in Town.  Expensive.