Zinnias, Zinnias, and Again I Shout, Zinnias!

Things I have recently loved:
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My zany extended family; the youngest member caressing the oldest, my lovely Grandpa.
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Ignoring daily responsibilities to read the last Harry Potter.

Zinnias, more than I can pick. . .

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Fresh tomatoes, delightful varieties right from our garden.

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Elspeth riding atop golden retriever Chester, in Texas.
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Merry loving her new sweet cousin, Liliana Cecilia.
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Roast chicken with rosemary from our garden.

Zucchinis that appear with alarming frequency; carrots from a friend's friends raised bed; delectable peaches from Farmer's Market.
The hills here, soft and green; a garden in almost every backyard.
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Perennial hibiscus blooms like saucers, like the eyes of some wonderful animal.
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The McVities dear Kara brought back from Manchester, England.
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Hot and wonderful summer!