On my own this weekend. Julia & her mom are off to University of Texas at Dallas for orientation. Last report they're doing alright in the heat. In the meantime I'm left to the domestic type duties, one of which is tending the garden. I took a snap of a bunch of tiger lilies growing against the side of the building. I'm not sure I "get" these plants. So beautiful, for only a day, then winding back, to a husk. The challenge is--I suppose--to appreciate them while they're blooming. So I've made a daily trip to the garden, if only to catch the show these flowers put on. The tiger lily is a pretty common flower for North America and is dubbed the "ditch" lily by some.I got up early on Thursday and discovered that it is possible to observe the petals of the flower unfurling. It is slow, but surprisingly fast for a plant. They stay that way until early evening. I can see why botanists are fascinated. The weather has been great for growing, with temps in the mid 70's and ample rain. A sharp contrast to my parents who are getting dealt a crummy batch of weather up north. Perhaps they can vicariously enjoy the virtual garden here.