I fully intended to try and live up to my Lovely Blog Award by posting a witty and creative entry yesterday. Normally, I'm thinking about photos that I want to take or photos that I must take for assignments. I sat down at the computer early yesterday morning (I rise at 5:30 most days) to work on a post. A sort of blankness started creeping in. I stared at the screen and realized "I've got nothing!" Couldn't think of a thing - even though I have folders full of ideas and photographs. "Maybe I need another cup of tea." That didn't work. Perhaps I should check my email. And there it was - along with some sweet messages from friends - My Horoscope for the Day.
Horoscope for June 25
"Today your creative impulses could seem totally blocked, Ryannan. You might be trying to reach a deadline, whether it's one of your own or one imposed by someone else. You feel the need to get some work done, but your muse seems to have gone on vacation. If your deadline is official, phone whoever's in charge and ask for an extension. if you force yourself to work today, you won't be happy with the results." That was all the encouragement I needed. Far be it from me to argue with the stars. I went back to bed and pulled the sheets up over my head.
Today is not much better. My thoughts are still in the garden where I've just spent the last couple of days.
I love finding these fossils in the vineyard.
Random vignette from the casa.......................................................
The Gardenia and Arabian Jasmine are in full bloom and incredibly fragrant. One Gardenia blossom will perfume an entire room.
The lavender was ready for a first cutting..................................................
Micia follows me around the garden and keeps me company...............................
Cheers!
Today is not much better. My thoughts are still in the garden where I've just spent the last couple of days. 
I love finding these fossils in the vineyard.
Random vignette from the casa.......................................................
The Gardenia and Arabian Jasmine are in full bloom and incredibly fragrant. One Gardenia blossom will perfume an entire room.
The lavender was ready for a first cutting..................................................
Micia follows me around the garden and keeps me company...............................
Cheers!
Ry
Photography By: Ryannan Bryer de Hickman
Sotto Il Monte Vineyards
