Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Budding artist, bounty and Netflix

Leo with his creation and me
In Avellino's coffee shop this past weekend, Leo came over to share his masterpiece. He's got quite an eye, if you ask me. I asked Robert, Leo's dad, to take a picture of me with the budding artist. It's amazing that Leo has grown so much; I keep forgetting that he's seven and a half!
Another bounty from the garden
I just came in from the garden with some broccoli and kale (and a few strawberries) for my guy to prepare. It's my job to grow the veggies, but he will steam them to perfection for our enjoyment for several days. That means I need to stay out of the way, which I am happy to do in order to have the task done by a professional. I asked him if it seems as though we have more bounty earlier than in past years, and he thinks it's mostly because I've learned what to plant and what not to plant. Whatever the reason, I'm thrilled with the garden this year. I still need to go out there today to water and weed and harvest some raspberries.

And then I'll come in and settle down with my laptop to watch the last four episodes of Orange is the New Black. I had to search for awhile to find a spoiler-free Season 4 link, but there it is. I already know the big reveal in the next-to-last episode because I peeked at some of the other reviews. Trust me, it won't spoil it for me, but that doesn't mean that we are all the same. So far, it's the best season, in my opinion, but it's filled with really unsettling scenes. I dream about it at night and wake up thinking about it. I think a couple of actors have outdone themselves and should at least get Emmy nominations, if not wins.

So that's my Tuesday update. I will be skipping the Senior Trailblazer hike on Thursday, but I'll be putting something up here, creature of habit that I am. I'm not sure at this point how I'll be spending the day,  but you know there will be exercise in it somehow. I've got my weekly step count to think of, if nothing else.
:-)

20 comments:

  1. Your veggies look so beautiful....scrumptious I'm sure.

    And yes, he is growing...and quite the artist!!

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  2. Leo, such a sweetie and artistic too. Children today are so creative.

    The veggies, fabulous!

    Have a great week.

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  3. hoping you're skipping the hike for other reasons and not your knee. :) leo is adorable and very talented!

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  4. Way to go Leo! Your garden yield is looking good! :)

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  5. Loving your bounty.
    And the young artist.

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  6. Look at Leo! He's getting sooo big! And yes, I agree, he has a great eye!

    I haven't tried Orange is the New Black yet...I'm currently caught up in Parenthood. I've learned with binge watching, I do better with one show at a time.

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  7. You've chosen an excellent young friend. He'll remember your influence the rest of his life.

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  8. Leo seems to like geometric shapes. Perhaps he will become an architect? Lol.
    Love the bounty from your garden.

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  9. Leo has an eye for composition and color. Your veggies probably taste better because you grew them.

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  10. Leo is a cutie! Glad to see your garden is producing so much.

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  11. I may take another look at "Orange is the New Black."

    I harvested four pints of raspberries today. Felt like I was in the middle of nowhere, right there in my own yard!

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  12. Larry is growing peas this year, but I will be cooking them! Your veggies do look delicious and strawberries too. How will you eat the kale and the broccoli?

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  13. Leo is such a huggable kid. Pretty sure you have reached the adopted cool aunt category for him.
    Your harvest is great. Do you ever make kale chips? I am addicted. I never get broccoli that big and love that SG cooks for you. Nothing sexier than a man in an apron.

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  14. Great pic of you and Leo. Veggies look wonderful. I can see broccoli, kale, strawberries,and can't quite tell what the others are. Are they all from your plot or do you'all share?

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  15. Quite an artist you have in the family!

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  16. Yes, Leo has a flare for color!
    Your bounty looks incredible--whether from the early spring or your years of experience now--who cares!
    I just started watching last night and have seen no spoilers. I plan to take the day off from making cards and do some binge watching! :)

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  17. Leo's painting is a very interesting abstract.
    Crops are coming on earlier this year. Yours look great!

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  18. So WG is the master culinary one at you place. I'd agree that you are getting a better crop because of your knowledge.
    I love your photo with the budding artist.

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  19. I've never seen that show, but would like to. Game of Thrones is my T.V nirvana right now. That pile of greens look like spinach for popeye!

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  20. I love Leo's painting. Did he tell you where he was going to hang it?

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