Cooler

Heat broke overnight. When we woke it was in the low 70s, but felt much cooler. DH had heard thunder at his regular running time, so he did not get up. Ha ha! That means help with the krakens on our walk

The park was empty and we were surrounded by clouds that hinted at rain to come. I think the weather is just teasing us. We will see.

We walked along the edge of the woods and looked for the purple leatherflower vines that had been so prolific last year. Nothing, nothing, nothing, Aha! The wild and crazy seed-cluster gave them away. I found only one bloom, but I suspect there were more hiding in the green that makes up this June woods.

These crazy seed pods make me laugh. I am not surprised this is a cousin to Old Mans Beard.

I almost missed this bloom resting just inches above the ground.

The bois d'arc were showing off with green fist-sized "oranges." And the wafer ash blossoms are peeking out from among the thick growth.

Wafer ash blooming in the woods.

Small puddles were evidence it rained in the park, but we saw no indication a drop had fallen on the yard. But there is still time.

Threatening clouds to the west.

More cottony clouds to the east.