September , and its still lockdown. But amid all the turbulence, some things remain constant. Nature grounds us and sees us through. 

Sunsets are brilliant and awe inspiring. 

Flowers relish the warmth of the morning sun.....

In the grasses  hide a myriad of creatures getting on with the business of life. 

This morning I collected some lavender while their fragrance is still at its most potent. Some are drying for the purpose of filling sachets, while the rest are steeping in a jar of vinegar. This brew is destined to turn a pretty purple color, after which it will be diluted and used for cleaning.  

An unassuming air vent over the house roof looks unintentionally regal....

vegetable patch thriving....

...and a rooftop that transports my mind away from suburbia, to some remote and rugged mountain range

far, far away.