Hup

A man and his dog... R and R on Boyes Drive this afternoon.
~ A year ago today I was eating beans on toast ~

Cold Beverages

It was an unseasonably warm day today and some friends and I drove up the west coast for a walk on the beach, followed by cold drinks afterwards. Very pleasant!
~ A year ago today I was choosing paint colours ~

Repellent

I was woken last night by the buzz of mosquitoes... they were eating me alive. Mozzies in July? WTF?! I had to go searching for the Peaceful Sleep. I don't like using this stuff, but I dislike mosquitoes even more.
~ A year ago today there was a pretty dawn sky ~

Furr Blur

This is what happens to the majority of my shots of Trixie. As soon as I bend down or hold the camera close she jumps up for a head scratch!
~ A year ago today she was sitting still ~

Volcano Sandwich

My supper tonight, courtesy of Willoughby's. As always... delicious!
~ A year ago today I put together a first-aid kit ~

The Beauty

This is what I am reading now, and I'm happy to admit it was chosen almost entirely because of the pretty cover.
~ A year ago today I was using a cute coin purse ~

Vent

A homeless man who spent a lot of time hanging around the building next door to mine passed away on the weekend. I've been thinking about him a lot and how very difficult it must be for those on the margins of society do get through winter. It was bitterly cold again today, and I am feeling so grateful for my cosy home, warm clothing and nourishing food. I'm so extremely fortunate... I get to turn up the heater when I'm feeling cold...
~ A year ago today I was walking with Dom and his dogs ~

Showers

While out for a walk on the beach at Milnerton this afternoon I watched the clouds open and the rain pour over the city bowl. We've had a whole weekend of passing showers. I've been grateful for the sunshine between them.
~ A year ago today I was eating out ~

Sunbird

I spotted this friendly fellow, an Orangebreasted Sunbird, in Kirstenbosch today.
~ A year ago today my garden was newly planted ~

Picture Book

I impulse-bought a new book at the Exclusive's sale. It is called In Celebration of Fynbos and I just love the photographs. Totally inspiring.
~ A year ago today I was reading Wolf Hall ~