Lynn's story yesterday mentioned the mother deer appearing at the top of a small rise.  Here's a picture of that knoll with wildflowers.  The non-wildflowers in the gardens are coming along too—oxalis, a peach iris, and a peony, among others.  We sat at the picnic table by the stream for lunch, as we often do.  An indigo bunting is a regular visitor to the bird feeder.

Feature: An ancient turtle adopted an orphaned hippo after the Tsunami in Kenya.  More animals

Quote for the Day: "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx