One of the first things I do every day when I get up is go out on the front porch. It being Saturday morning means I can stay out longer today. I want to know how it feels outside, smells, looks, and sounds.

Saturday morning traffic and a distant mower, neighbor voices, but also birds chirping and singing. A bee going from one begonia bloom to another, seeming a little annoyed that I keep trying to take his picture. He dives deep into a bloom almost out of sight. It’s cloudy and green and breezy, the teensiest feeling of an early fall day, which I love. A little passing scent of sweetness but nothing strong right now. It looks like it might rain soon.

I feel like I could just sit out here all day and be truly happy, but there are cats to feed and coffee to pour. I’ll be back here later. Have a peaceful Saturday.