Summer Journal: holding on

Summer 2014 is closing in on me. I know it when the fields start turning golden. I've fallen a bit behind here, which I've often found to be a good sign. Here are a few photos from the last couple weeks anyway.

That weekend when I made those chickpea cakes and the jam? I also made this, my Opa's German Cream Coffee Cake. When I'm alone, I am in the kitchen. One of these days I'd like to tell you more about this special treat. It's a pull-apart cake and boy, is it ever good.

This summer has been unusual in that we've not been able to vacation much, and when we have, it's been separately. But this past weekend it was us, and Luna, and the winding, ever-beautiful drive through Idaho to Boise.

We stop more often with our furry friend and thank her for being so accommodating in the backseat. She was a real trooper.

It was good for us to stretch our legs, too, even if it was along the stinky banks of the Clearwater River in Lewiston.

 I love the varied landscape of Idaho: wheat fields, desert canyons, prairies, and river rapids.

Monday, Monday. Our annual summer parting shot. We bring the color.