THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Always hold fast to the present. Every situation, indeed every moment, is of infinite value, for it is the representative of a whole eternity." ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In awe of each stunning daylily that only lives for a day Vixen’s Summer Ale ( Tricky Vickis ) ~ dear friend Vicki's refreshing summer ale ... 'two thumbs up' for a picnic or leisurely cruise on the boat Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate 1 (6 ounce) can of vodka (fill after dumping out lemonade) 4 bottles Corona beer Fresh muddled Mint Combine all ingredients, pour over ice and garnish with fresh limes. FRESH HERB PORK TENDERLOIN with GRILLED PEACHES ~ Perfect summer fare while peaches are at their peak 2 well-trimmed pork tenderloins 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 3 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves minced garlic fresh ground pepper to taste 1 tsp. kosher or sea salt 4 peaches cut into thick slices juice of a fresh lemon extra...

"In the garden, after a rainfall, you can faintly, yes, hear the breaking of new blooms." ~ Truman Capote DAYLILY (Hemerocallis) "Life is short, God's way of encouraging a bit of focus." ~ Robert Brault "Why do two colors, put one next to the other, sing? Can one really explain this? No." ~ Pablo Picasso HOSTA & FERNS ___________ "When I was a boy, I thought scent was contained in dewdrops on flowers and if I got up very early in the morning, I could collect it and make perfume." ~ Oscar De La Renta

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." ~ Vincent Van Gogh