mysmallurbanhomestead

 I think Duke is the most excited for summer since his master (me) is home and he can be outside all day.  He loves fetching his ball and bringing it back.  This guy could play the game all day long but alas us humans don't have the stamina he does.   Another one happy for summer days is Ebony.  Here she is on the prowl for her next pray so little birds and squirrels need to be on the lookout for her.  She is very large cat like and will be in the bushes and garage rafters watching from above only to pounce down startling those below. Summer in KS has only had a few truly hot days and we've had some rain.  The blackberry canes have really shut up and bloomed.  I can't wait to pick some to eat or make a fresh homemade blackberry cobbler served with ice cream or half and half just like my grandma used to.  It sure brings back memories of my childhood days thinking of such a treat. Also liking the mild temperatures and rain are the strawber...