A Perfect Afternoon

Watering violets, anticipating the deep, subtle magic to come
Tiny, fragrant osmanthus entertaining in the meantime
Camellia in bloom


A hike over the hill
A cup of nettle tea
The puffy clouds & blue skies
A trample of leaves underfoot
Pleasant contemplation

A shy covey of quail 

Two ravens, my black cat familiars
A coyote yearling voyeur
He likes my hat
We exchange pleasant curiosities


Crackling cedar fire in the wood stove
Simmering crock pot of wild boar chops & old Bordeaux
Chanterelle soup
A respectable white truffle
Beethoven's 5th Symphony

Two Funky Gourmets