I spied this in Seattle last week, next to the business “Lincoln’s Towing.”
Toe truck
Author: Kay
Floating garden
We spent a few days in Seattle last week, before the eruption of protests there. This was a pretty sight on Lake Union.
Today’s news: fluff
Our world in the U.S. seems more than a little crazy these days. I need distraction. Cute and fluffy will do.
I’m not making light of current events. Heaven knows: as I write this I’m struggling with serious anxiety and an ongoing knot in my stomach.
But, as I remind myself, life goes on.
There’s beauty in the world. And, if you look for it, cuteness.
Iris time
This is the time of year to find iris in bloom in Sequim and Carrie Blake Park has a great display. I showed you a long shot of it the other day here.
There are gorgeous specimens on display.
They are massed to beautiful effect.
In the background of these shots are lavender bushes. They are just beginning to bud. July is lavender season in Sequim, the “Lavender Capital of North America.” Our annual Lavender Festival has been cancelled this year due to the pandemic. I don’t know if our local farms will be open for visitors but the lavender display at Carrie Blake should be very nice.
The earth laughs in flowers
Who doesn’t love flowers? The peonies at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim have to be among the most beautiful I’ve seen.
The park has dozens of bushes of peonies. It was my good fortune that they were at a peak of splendor.
I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing so many different kinds before. They all were spectacular.
If you live in or near Sequim it’s well worth a trip to the garden at Carrie Blake. The peonies and iris are heavenly. If you can’t make it soon the next gorgeous displays will include lavender, roses, and, later, dahlias.
Tomorrow I’ll show you some of the iris.
Theme Day: Park
Carrie Blake Park is a Sequim city park that packs a lot of attraction. I’ve chosen to highlight it for today’s City Daily Photo theme.
Its flower garden is glorious right now, filled with beautiful iris and peonies. Within a month or two the bed will be filled with blooming lavender, roses, and dahlias. It’s wonderful all summer.
Summer concerts are offered in the band shell, above, and the open grassy area is used for fairs and other events.
There are a number of ponds. One, which I’ve featured before, is the centerpiece of a Japanese friendship garden. A small facility can host community events.
The park also has a colorful playground as well as a nearby dog park, skate park and playing fields.
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Egg mystery
This little blackbird egg recently showed up in our garden. There’s a bird drama here but I don’t know what it is. Blackbirds lay their eggs in nests.