We are having the most unusual August in my corner of
Wisconsin.
Sadly much of
Wisconsin remains in drought conditions, but the southern border where I live has been skimmed by an almost continual parade of heavy rain storms over the past month.
My yard is as lush as it is in May – the grass is a dazzling emerald green, when usually by this time it is a tired brownish “army green.”
The most spectacular result of all this rain is the corn.
The cornfield that borders my backyard towers above us and, according to the paper, has reached record heights.
It’s as if there is a tall green living wall fencing us in.
I’ve been doing a bit more internet surfing lately (which I blame on the rain) and came across a wonderfully inspiring site dripping with creativity. I’ve only begun to explore it, but I wanted to share it with you – just in case it’s raining where you are too.
http://practicallycreative.net/ Be creative today!
The red poppies above are one of three pressed flower pictures I recently created for a customer, in honor of her new baby.
We are having the most unusual August in my corner of 
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