I went outside specifically to take photos of the cheeky willy wagtails but of course they disappeared as soon as my clumsy presence was felt, so I just took photos of anything and everything. And they are not very good photos because, even though I have a camera or two, I am not a photographer.
So this is Blaze, son of Doc 3 (deceased):
And this is Jack, the Irish terrier, who was gentle until Blaze taught him to hunt which is why we no longer have any poultry:
Blue wren:
Flame trees from dog yard with one of our many Christmas trees somehow flourishing in the heat:
Blaze again:
Feeding time – that’s Gutsy9 in foreground:
The last figs:
And, just a moment ago, Ming’s best friends about to take him out on the town:
This afternoon I sat with Ants watching two episodes of our latest series, ‘Luther’ then came home around 5.30pm having told him, as usual, that I would be back later. I hate this lie but it works! When I leave Anthony in the late afternoon, or evening, and promise I will be back soon, I re-enter the reality of dusk on the farm, and a sense of peace. Of course I wonder if he will be okay as the carers put him to bed but, now that I am a staff member as well, I hear wonderful stories about his sometimes witty okayness with the way things are.
In the summer, dusk can be dusty here, but it is also rather beautiful in a dry way!
jmgoyder 
I feel some peace here Jules…and I’m glad of it. For you, Lord knows, and for me too. I needed that little dusky respite. love you
You too my wonderful friend!!!!
Dusk is a very special time – great to see everyone out enjoying it.
Love this time of day!
Sure you’re a photographer!
Very kind!
Contrary to all you stated the photo’s were good.
Ha – okay thankyou!
Beautiful photographs dear Julie, and wonderful post, you pictured a dusk time for me too 🙂 I love too. Thank you dear, have a nice weekend, love, nia
You too Nia!
That last line sounds like a perfect metaphor for life in general Julie! ❤
Diana xo
You’re right!
I love your pictures and feel the peacefulness. Now it “dawns” on me that dusk is a beautiful time. There’s something about twilight – our shining stars twinkle to us from above soon after. Thinking of you.
It just dawned on me that I should start getting up and dawn again instead of yawning myself back to sleep!
Your farm is beautiful and looks very peaceful in the light of dusk. How wonderful that the boys posed for that last picture!
They were reluctant!
Until closer to the end, I used to love just going to my room. It was farthest from Al’s room. I had rearranged my bedroom including moving out pieces of furniture and putting in my favorite antiques. I felt that peace if only for a few moments before I fell asleep. When it was real close to Al passing, I didn’t sleep but a couple hours a day for days. Now although he is gone and free from this illness, I have still not found a peace
I know without any doubt that you will find peace Terry.
Yes it just takes time hugs
i love all of the cast of characters in this post, human and animal, both!
I am re-friending the dogs after a long estrangement due to their killing some of my birds. Thankfully all of the poultry are now rehomed.
Good photos. The wee terrier looks like Greyfriars Bobby.
Who is Greyfriars Bobby?
The wee dog who sat on his dead owner’s grave in Edinburgh.
Owner John Gray (Auld Jock) was buried in Greyfriars Burial Ground and Bobby spent most of his life in the Burial Ground over the grave of his dead owner. That’s how he got his name.
Greyfriars Kirk was the first church built in Edinburgh after the Reformation and took its name from a Franciscan Order which had a monastery on the site. Mary Queen of Scots allowed use of the name (she was a Catholic and never converted despite the efforts of John Knox).
There is a statue of the dog on the Royal Mile near St Giles cathedral.
Yeah saying you will be back makes things easier I get that. Dusk is a lovely time of day
It seems to work.
It feels good to know you’ve found some peace at dusk.
Beautiful time of day.
You have a camera. You are a photographer. I enjoyed your pictures.
Okay I’ll take your word for it.
The pictures are wonderful; I love seeing Gutsy-9. Luther is a great show, Idris Elba is dreamy!
Yes!
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I love the “anything and everything”. Such lovely capture Julie.