I finally did take a picture or two that did not feature Peaches.  It was hard.

But this rather scruffy mockingbird seemed to want his picture taken.  He’s been watching us from the top of the patio cover for a couple of days — as close as six feet away.  It’s hard to tell if he finds the person or the puppy more interesting — but I suspect it’s the puppy.

I think we need a new board or two.

The dragonflies are thick, and spend most of the day hovering above our lawn.  This flame skimmer paused on an elderberry long enough for me to get his portrait.

Oh, what the heck — here’s one puppy picture.  Whenever Peaches goes missing, I find her sitting in Xena’s water dish, apparently meditating.

She’s due for a bath.  I wonder if the water will be so appealing when soap is involved?