It's nearing the end of August, and the giant hibiscus (above, about 7 inches in diameter) offer up their fragile blooms for a last bright burst.
Pears are nearly ripe:
A few plants are showing autumn colors:
This young chipmunk will soon be gathering nuts:
And I am returning to the work-in-progress, gathering my words, hunkering down.
How does your life change as the summer ends?
