#diamondlkgardens

[26point3andbeyond]

Whiskey sour - proper, w, a pinch of fresh mint “So whiskey, won't you come and take my troubles Cause I can't seem to do it on my own In the morning there is hours and infinity The starlit evening's come to take me home” Whiskey - By: @tbtduluth #trampledbyturtles #diamondlkbistro #diamondlkgardens #diamondlkomneity #diamondlklife #whiskeysour #lifeis #cocktail (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSk57LtM_aJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

Open-face breakfast sandwich on a @stpaulbagelry Everything bagel w/ #diamondlkgardens heirloom tomato, & @cholulahotsauce... to compliment the jalapeño - #DiamondLkBistro brunching ° #sundaybrunch #breakfastsandwich #openface #hotandspicy #forkandknife #meal #foodporn #mplsfoodie #epicure #yum #jalapeño #cholula #everythingbagel #kitchenwork #culinary #eatgoodfood #goodeats #foodie #omelette #eggs #eatup (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoW2Ur4FonI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lobug6uoqthg

[26point3andbeyond]

This cosmos chose not to let gravity win the day; a 180° turn brought it upright & ready for the sun. ° #flowerpower #cosmos #diamondlkgardens #naturally #turnedup #macroflower #fallgardening #colorpop #180 #curved (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoPRVOulqIo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=166eyu6mj1xh8

[26point3andbeyond]

I believe we’ve gotten to that point in climate change when zones need reevaluating - Central #Sota might be more of a 6A - which means we can try planting #tobacco next year & maybe coconut trees in another decade. These cherry maters are fresh off the vine on 19 October - day 292 of the year 😳- I guess with climate changing & sea levels rising, Minnesota might soon be a coastal destination 😕 #diamondlkgardens #diamondlkphotography #diamondlkbistro #diamondlkomneity #cherrytomatoes #zone4b #readyfortobacco #farming #cityagriculture #globalwarming (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVOtVy7s-tu/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

Some years back, a friend of mine who happens to be a #libertarian , tried to convince me of the importance of growing one’s own food - in order that they might feed themselves should the unthinkable occur. I tried to help him understand that this particular food-sourcing program wasn’t a viable option for the majority of Americans due to space constraints, wildlife 🐀, climate/geography, etc.; but he assured me that everyone could do it if they weren’t lazy. Well, it takes a big man to admit they’re wrong, & I was wrong. Today, @margomuschamp discovered 2 small ears of corn on a stalk from one of the seeds I “planted” when feeding squirrels 🐿 & birds 🐦. I predict that over the next few weeks, those 2 ears will increase their potential output 400 fold & will feed us for the better part of a Minnesota winter 🥶 To anyone who has ever doubted the insight & intellect of a libertarian, take note - we can & must end our dependence on #farmers, #ranchers, processing plants, @generalmills @pepsico @84lumber @doorcountypigglywiggly @kempscows @nueskes @krogerco @mexicoavocados @floridaorangejuice @texasbeeworks @dairyfarmersofcanada @ford @yeti @cafarmworker_foundation @iamanimmigrant @bellandevans @gnclivewell @budweiserusa @charmin & @folgers - along with all the other corporations, #smallbusiness, & conglomerates that provide goods & services to #America - we don’t need them! #liberateyourself #libertarianism #sota #diamondlkomneity #diamondlkgardens #diamondlklife @drrandpaul #justdoit #gadsdenflag #ruggedindividualism (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTTWmo8sXrV/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

Giant Black-Eyed Susan - Rustic Dwarf ° #diamondlkgardens #blackeyedsusan #rusticdwarf #gardener #gardenlife #zone4b #orangesandyellows #littlesun #flora #wildflowers #diamondlkphotography #macro #floral #companionpiece #flowerart #lovely #naturefashion #rustic #imperfectlyperfect #createeveryday (at Diamond Lake, Minneapolis)

[26point3andbeyond]

When you have a Roger for your #guardcat you don’t worry about raccoons or Red Tail Hawks stealing your popsicle, you just watch pj masks & enjoy the afternoon treat. #diamondlkgirls #diamondlkgardens #diamondlkcats #summertimetreat #rogerstheman #dontmessaroundwithroger #guardian (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSibPYjMu_m/?utm_medium=tumblr

[26point3andbeyond]

Carnitas Tacos @ DLB w/ tomatoes fresh from #diamondlkgardens - #superfresh ° #diamondlkbistro #tacos #carnitas #tomatoes #gardenfresh #culinaryarts #tacoporn #eatfresh #mplsfoodie #foodielife #goodeats #bistro #delish #foodporn #mnfoodie #saveur #epicure #livetoeat #tacolife (at Diamond Lake Bistro)

[26point3andbeyond]

Roger outside a window- A window into Roger’s soul- A soul that is full of wonder- A wonder that Roger remains so calm- Given the trials he endures daily- And the daily existence of a cat, in a house of cats, & cards, & constant threats to his throne- Throne of the little cat that keeps all the Wild Things in line, at #diamondlkgardens These are the days of Roger’s life- The life of Roger is continuously unfolding- Like laundry, in a dryer, unfolded, but perfectly happy in its environment- God save the Prince - #princeroger #sultanofdiamondlk #diamondlkcats #roger #notdean #bmorecats #sbcsbearcat #rogertwinklesjenkins #sowebo #acatslife #catlover #catinawindow (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO4KZW3HdAf/?igshid=2py8rx3akjkb

[26point3andbeyond]

Spring in Minnesota brings to mind slush-filled days w/ freezing/refreezing nights, the use of 1 metric shit-ton of window washer fluid, each week, the occasional semi-warm breeze, a constant verbal assault directed at the universe & Mother Nature for allowing such inanity to occur in the 1st place, funnel clouds that can top 150 mph, & eventually, flowers. Other places, further South, & West, have spring flowers & tropical air masses, & tornadoes & the like but they can’t appreciate the warm-up the way #minnesotans do; they can’t understand the way a lilac bush, popping out buds, provides a sense of hope & relief, an ability to exhale all the cold, passive-aggressive, hot-dish laden breath that you’ve kept inside, bottled, like an old port that’s way past its prime - & it’s not really worried about breathing, but enjoys the fresh air just the same. The dogwoods & crabapple trees, the phlox & the dandelions, azaleas & everything else, they bring out our collective warmth & a lot of fun fashion choices. And w/ warmer weather we venture out to new places & meet new friends. A round barn, a rarity; a friendly cat, not so rare, & Wood Ducks having breakfast at #diamondlkgardens - patio seating. The sidewalk art, created by the #diamondlkgirls , is always bright & cheery, just like me 😐 as are last year’s milkweed pods - the stoic & solemn husks keep watch over creatures big & small. It may not snow again until September or October, but it might. Either way, the flowers are back & life abounds. Yay Spring! #diamondlklife #diamondlkphotography #phlox #floweringcrab #springflowers #breathoflife #reawakening #sota #mpls #roundbarn #sidewalkart #woodducks #diamondlkwildlife (at Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/COnJXdtnxCs/?igshid=1rqacw49dkp9m

[26point3andbeyond]

With all of the ugliness we’re witnessing, around the world, from Minnesota to Myanmar - Tigray, Syria, Yemen & the Uyghur peoples , I find it hard to see the bright side of things. But yet, I wake up each day & give my all to these two spitfires. I suppose I’m an optimist, w/ a pessimistic outlook. Or maybe I’m more pragmatic than I know; either way, the tick-tock don’t stop & my desire to do good, help, serve, & make the world better keeps my motor running at a high speed. #imdroppinthehammer The other day got off to a rough, drama-filled start (they’re supes competitive, unlike their parents) - but Grandma & Grandpa showed up w/ gardening tools & we worked on developing those green thumbs. The girls learned about raking & bagging, wearing buckets on heads - things their dad doesn’t particularly enjoy - & the usefulness of lime & gypsum when trying to grow grass in shady nutrient starved soil. After that, they got acquainted w/ the big shears. I’m not sure that they’re ready to do any pruning, on their own, but maybe next year 😬. And then we had some carnitas, @margomuschamp #celebritychef really put it down, the flavors were seriously on point. The cats (a clowder- not pictured) were out investigating & pretty impressed w/ the work. Also, if Bella ends up in Tennessse (#tennesseetennesseetennesee ) I’m guessing she’ll be at @fiskuniversity or @tennstateu - nothing against the #vols - just based on her parents decisions to attend smaller/more intimate institutions. #diamondlkgirls #diamondlkphotography #diamondlkomneity #competitors #yardwork #diamondlkgardens #greenthumbs #diamondlklife #lifeishard #rubbingisracing #buckethead #diamondlkbistro #carnitas #livethelife #sota #mpls (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqzmFrnNzy/?igshid=1kogtqs4fenig

[26point3andbeyond]

Garage art often includes music (garage bands, turntables, etc) or craft brewing, or turning old beat-up ‘69 Chevelles into shining diamonds. But sometimes, it’s just last year’s creeper, still attached to the siding. So it goes. ° #diamondlkphotography #diamondlkdesigns #garageart #blacknwhite #art #createeveryday #creativelife #garage #stilllife #flora #plantlife #plantdeath #plants #vines #creepers #vines #diamondlkgardens #outdoorart #textures #lines #findings #monochrome #greys #siding #sundays (at Diamond Lake Bistro)

[26point3andbeyond]

34 years ago, @margomuschamp asked me to get a hose roller-upper. Well, here it is. I hooked up the hoses & they don’t leak much - maybe a new calling. I’m not fast, but I always come through. I’ll now be working on getting the Buick running, its been out of commission for nearly 4 years, probably needs a jump, & a transmission flush, & maybe some of Harry Potter’s potions... we’ll see. After that I might tackle the basement, it’s a bit like the storage unit of Hubert Humphrey’s archives at the Humpty-Hump school - lots of cool shit but the folks involved in organizing it were probably on acid - #hotmess #idonttakeacid #yardstuff #diamondlkgardens #hoserollerupper #imapro #humptyhump #ialwayscomethrough (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB6zM5dF9-C/?igshid=1naftajxl55ix

[26point3andbeyond]

Flank Steak, mid-rare, sliced thin, seasoned well, taco filler //// Oodicorn popped out of the pool & scared MamaCat 1/2 to death \\\\ Roger was humming that old summer camp favorite - Don’t Be Suspicious |||| Ramen w/ South Asian style pork & mismatched chopsticks ¡¡¡¡ Nature - water falling §§§§ Nature- wild flowers °°°° If the good lord’s willin’ •••• Taking in the beach '’‘` A good-lookin’ butterfly )(() Staring out over the Louisville Swamp & thinking of my good friend Hicks, haven’t heard from him in a long stretch - never known anyone w/ more knowledge about the world of sport - he makes ESPN look like a bunch of amateurs. And he’s the biggest @louisvillembb supporter in the galaxy. #GoCards #lifeis #everydayadventures #diamondlkgirls #diamondlkphotography #lifeofamodel #notamodel #flanksteak #diamondlkbistro #midrare #knifeskills #grilled #oodicorn #mamacat #diamondlkcats #roger #nottaylor #diamondlkgardens #mplsfoodie #steakporn #ramenporn #wildflowers #butterfly #louisvilleswamp #notinkentucky #anotherday (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBjBRC5HFHi/?igshid=115x6segcumb5

[26point3andbeyond]

Warm spring days have us ready for #summertime & all those fun activities that come along with heat exhaustion: ice blankets, iv fluids, ice cream socials, & the like. 1) Kumakichi dyed a bit of fur pink #punkrockgirl #tortie 2) Canadian Geese, from Amarillo, or somewhere in the Panhandle area 3) #DiamondLkGirls testing the waters - little cool yet 4) Bleeding Hearts are taking shape in #diamondlkgardens 5) there I am #whatwouldkeshado -:- almost ready to start my new modeling gig, hair products for the unshorn man #howdidigethere 6) Breakfast #alfresco at #diamondlkbistro #boomersooner 7) Roger’s been out prowling late night - #istrutrightbywithmytailintheair #catslife 8) #budding 9) #wannagetaway #kumakichi #pinkfur #diamondlkcats #canadiangeese #pooltime #quarantineselfie #imfine #rogertwinklesjenkins @southwestair (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_vPn3yniFz/?igshid=jt79clo2xl9

[26point3andbeyond]

For Jack’s 19th Birthday, a few of his favorite things, in pictures. - He loved sitting w/ Biggie, watching the wildlife in the gardens - MamaCat — Jack’s 1st new #cat friend after moving to Baltimore - staring down anyone who cares to have a staredown #toughguy - He always enjoys smelling flowers - His pet toad, #Augustus #northernleopardfrog - Jack’s #hooman family - He’s got a serious sweet tooth #donutfan - Roger has helped keep Jack young in spirit #wildcat - #earlthesquirrel is what we call him #circushorror - #Kumakichi is kinda like Jack’s enforcer; She’s a #posse of 1 & takes no flack from anyone. #diamondlkcats #jack #happy19thbirthday #catlovers #diamondlkgardens #livinthelife #seniorcat #señorgato #norwegianforestcat #winsome #ourboy (at Diamond Lake Bistro) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VMhQqFZdN/?igshid=zut5bt3nd4gc