Morning Cup of Joe

Mornings are such a peaceful time, well, after the cats are fed, they can be rather demanding! It's my time to go outside and read or journal while I have my morning coffee. Well, I don't drink coffee or anything with caffeine for that matter, but Maya herbal coffee "Chocolate" by teeccino is fantastic! It has no caffeine and it's organic; add a little alcohol-free vanilla and a few drops of stevia and I'm in heaven! This morning I was leafing through Quilting Arts Magazine listening to the birds and the crickets chirping, while I enjoyed my morning cup of Joe! (I never realized this phrase originated in the Navy). The early mornings and late afternoons are about the only times you can really spend outside during August in south Florida. Mid-day, even the birds aren't out, I may see the occasional dragonfly or perhaps some butterflies but that's about all. Yesterday I saw the most beautiful dragonfly it's wings were an iridescent red. Growing up, I only recall having seen green dragonflies, but in the past few years we've had green, blue, red and a golden yellow - they are spectacular. I think Saint Francis helps me really appreciate nature, there's a statue of him nestled among the foliage directly across from my chair. I wish I could talk him into attracting some fireflies! They are such magical little creatures. I remember watching them as a child, I would be mesmerized for hours. My husband and I did a lot of kayaking in Everglades National Park a few years ago and we saw them quite often out there. For anyone who has never experienced the Everglades, it's a national treasure that shouldn't be missed! I can't begin to describe the magnificence, it defies words. I'll look for some of my photographs and post them in the next couple of days, but if you ever have the opportunity, definitely go. It is the only ecosystem of its kind in the world. Meanwhile I'm going to continue trying to persuade Saint Francis to encourage the fireflies to pay me a visit! Hope you all have a great day!