Corn!

Yes! Tonight I had the first ear of corn from my garden. It was itsy bitsy, but it was good, and I grew it myself, and the squirrels didn’t get it! I think it helps that it’s right by the back steps; even the squirrels aren’t quite bold enough to come that close to the house, particularly when Beany is on guard from the kitchen window. She did spot a baby bunny nibbling the phlox (or a weed growing nearby) this morning, though. Poor bunny, eating common weeds, when there was a garden’s worth of lettuce about ten inches away. In a raised bed, but still — bunnies are dumb (I predict that I’ll wake up tomorrow morning to find all the lettuce gone).
The rain last week, although welcome, made me feel a bit trapped inside, so I’ve been taking advantage of the nicer weather and the proof reading I need to do this week and have paid a couple of visits to 2nd Moon, which is probably my favourite coffee shop in Minneapolis. A) Great location B) Nice people C) Amazing pain au chocolat (which I actually haven’t had in a while. Hmmmmm…). It’s nice to feel a bit more out-in-the-world, even if I still stuck on my laptop for most of the day. I’ve been taking strolls around the Seward neighbourhood before I head home, and there are some amazing gardens in the area.
Speaking of last week’s rain, I find myself getting excited over the prospect of rainy days. A big part of that is just the garden and the lawn — I’ve never had to worry about too MUCH rain, so it’s always a good thing. But I think it’s also due to the fact that I’m actually looking forward to autumn this year. I’m not done enjoying the summer yet, but I’m excited for the change of seasons, too. Last year, I was absolutely panicky over the thought of summer ending, but I feel a bit more balanced about it now. I had to wear a fleece on one of those rainy days last week, and it felt cozy and nice. Not quite as fantastic as the first spring day that you don’t need a jacket to go outside, but almost as good.