Real Life

A VERY wet summer

stargrace August 28, 2023 No Comments

This summer has probably been the wettest I remember. We’ve had rain on a constant basis, and when it rains we’re getting around 40mm each time. Most of my plants on the balcony have already withered and died due to too much water – but the basil plants? They’re thriving.

Something has been feasting on them (slightly) so tonight I harvested a bunch and turned it into delicious garlic pesto. The entire house smells amazing and I can’t wait to create a dish with it (probably chicken).

A Northern Leopard Frog!

stargrace August 25, 2023 No Comments

This little cute frog was in our driveway feasting on all of the bugs that have showed up lately (thank you rain). It’s a northern leopard frog and apparently lives in grass / meadows / moss! I didn’t know frogs lived anywhere else besides lakes / water areas, so it was a bit of a surprise to see him out and about! They’re incredibly common, and it was just something that made my day a little bit more cheery.