last night at midnight i went to call Pillow, my old female cat, in for the night i was startled and laughed when i saw a baby raccoon. this is not the first time we've had them around. actually, about 15 years ago there was an opossum hanging in the tree and we are 7 blocks to the white house. back in the segregated days this area was called blueberry hill by the locals. today the chamber of commerce calls it mount vernon square. anyway, i tried to spook the raccoon and was briefly successful. the raccoon got too close to my old Pillow and the cat took a swipe at the raccoon and started after the raccoon. the raccoon climbed the fence and old Pillow lost interest and came into the apartment. i watched and listened and yes there are 4 raccoons in all.
so this morning i was watering the hibiscus, basil, curly willow, geraniums, potato vines, palms, moon flowers, morning glories, rosemary, parsley and oregano when a green praying mantis hopped from one branch of the hibiscus to the other. WELCOME TO SUMMER in the city. by the way, the tomato plant didnt make it...too much rain maybe.
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