Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Avocado, in the rain and supper smells.

1. I didn't expect this: the avocado is perfectly ripe.

2. The world runs with water today -- all about me in the woods, there is movement.

3. I come downstairs before Nick calls supper because the spicy scents are so enticing, and I'm curious to see what he's making.

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Pop-ups, fences and communication.

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