There’s A Fungus Among Us

Since the heavy rainfalls we got with Tropical Storm Hermine, we have had muggy weather with fungi popping up everywhere.

This fungus was on the Granddaddy Live Oak that is host to many life forms

And these are growing like dandelions in the grass.

I often say, our summers are like winter is to those living further north.

I often feel I am hibernating all summer waiting for cooler weather to come alive and go outside again.

I think Mother Nature is of the same mind.

Not only are Toadstools popping out…

The Redbuds are blooming.

As are the Crabapple trees! Is it Spring already? Did I sleep all winter, to awaken in Spring? I shudder to think that is so! That would mean having to survive another summer without the restorative nature of Fall and Winter. I think we have confused trees.

We had our first cool front of the season blow in this weekend Sunday. But first we celebrated Loudon’s third birthday a little early.

His momma was afraid she would not be able to juggle having a baby and giving Loudon the birthday celebration he deserved, so the party came early this year.

Loudon didn’t care. It’s all about the cake and piñata when you are 3.

A Disturbance In The Force

 

…a tropical disturbance, that is. Tropical Storm Hermine is dumping several inches of rain on us right now. Loudon is taking advantage of the rain, soaking up as much as he can, just like all the plants. Remember catching raindrops in your mouth? It must be instinctive, because no one had to tell him about it. I think I will go join in his dance. :-)