orange bonnet...

...of protection

from the sun's hot rays - or the wind - or bugs - or whatever...

it reminded me of those that were once worn back in the day - you know, like on "little house on the prarie"... can you see it? it's just lacking the ties hanging down... but you get the general gist - can picture it, right? the bright orange a testament to the ongoing success of my mini-garden i've set up on my patio - so thrilled that continues to work out, however...

i admit to being a tad bit bummed the flowers have not attracted butterflies yet - i did see an itty-bitty bee - but it flitted away before i could get a decent shot of it in focus - i've also had 1 ladybug - at least which i've seen - i've also noticed several small spiders (shudders) - but so far, i've refrained from any interaction with them - realizing they are good for the soil - good in keeping away other critters, have a job to do - and at this point are very tiny so will do me no harm - this is a huge step for me - has involved lots of self-talk - surprisingly i'm doing better than i thought i would - maybe i'll get a cool web shot out of the deal - for giving them a summer home in my flower pots - now that would make for...

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happy day.....