Elements: Earth and Water

Water droplets on the umbrella tree.

Shari is hosting a photo collaboration this week. It began yesterday, as did the rain here in the South West. This afternoon I came home from work disappointed, it was too wet to walk, and decided to see what the garden would yield.

I liked this rock, it called my name, and so I carted it many thousands of kilometers from the north of our state to the south. It is a chunk of zebra rock and the back is striped beautifully. Now it marks the final resting place of Gilbert, my first house cat, an adorable ginger boy.

When in England I became obsessed with earth dwelling moles. This one was cast from concrete and carted all the way home. These wet cold days my furry babies get as close to the heaters (wood, gas and electric) as they can. I have often wondered why they do not cook themselves and how they can be so close without burning. Last night was the first accident. See the singed fur on Phantom's leg? No damage to his flesh, but a dreadful smell.
Thank you to everyone who has left lovely comments and entered my 'give-away' (previous post), I am so enjoying seeing who usually reads my blog, and "meeting" some new people.