Cicadas are making their presence seen and heard. 🙉Thankfully, the swarms only occur every 17 years. #NatureLover #photography

The last of my irises to bloom. 💜 #gardening #photograghy

The Raven book vase is a perfect home for some of my peonies. 🐦‍⬛ #gardening #Poe

The widow’s cross is blooming. 💕 #NatureLover #photography

Peonies are so soft and delicate. 🤍 #gardening #photography

I often see white yarrow on my nature walks. This year, I’m seeing a pink variation. It’s quite lovely. 🩷 #NatureLovers #photograghy

The Chateau Marmont, a historic landmark nestled on Sunset Boulevard, a trendy area of Los Angeles that has been a haven for Hollywood’s elite for almost a century, is the subject of the captivating book, The Castle on Sunset. Full review abookandadog.com/blog/the-castl… #BookTwitter

Zinderella Lilac Zinnia that I grew from a seed in our greenhouse. 🌸 #gardening #photograpy

The wild cacti are preparing for their annual bloom. 🌵 #NatureLover #photograghy

The life stages of the yellow salsify are amazing. 🤩 #naturelovers #photography

Marble Hall Murders is an exceptional crime novel, and Anthony Horowitz’s talent as a mystery writer is truly remarkable. A novel within a novel. I was utterly captivated by the story and eagerly listened to the audiobook whenever possible. Full review abookandadog.com/blog/marble-ha…

Made my Amazon First Reads selection. Went for something different with Lightning in a Mason Jar by Catherine Mann. Grateful for the bonus short read, Abscond by Abraham Verghese. #BookTwitter

Wild cacti are starting to bloom among the widow’s cross. 🌵 #naturelovers #photography

Zinnia 🧡 #gardening #flower #photography

Dianthus - deptford pink spotted on my nature walk. 🩷 #naturelover #photography

The wild cacti are showing off with these gorgeous flowers. 💛🌵 #NatureLover #photography

Thistles are starting to pop up in the fields. 🩷 #naturelover #photography

Falling is a gripping and suspenseful read, filled with unexpected twists and turns. The characters were well-developed, and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. I look forward to reading more books by T.J. Newman. Full review abookandadog.com/blog/falling-n… #BookTwitter

Queen Lime Zinnia that I started from a seed in our greenhouse. 💚 #gardening #photography

The aroma of honeysuckle has been lovely on my nature walks. 💛 #NatureLover #photography