In bloom, 2

Tickseed abloom.

In bloom.

Many of the plants in our garden are in bloom now. Here, the spirea.

Before.

A beef brisket, shortly after I put it in the smoker.

Wishing all of my US readers a happy and safe 4th of July.

Lucy, ever on the lookout.

One thing I am doing on Canada Day.

One thing I am doing today is admiring this Turkey Vultures’ graceful soaring.

Hot off the grill.

A strip loin with potatoes, carrots, marinated mushrooms, and garlic scapes. Washed down with a pleasant Italian pinot grigio.