Here are some scenes around our place on this quiet rainy 4th of July, erev Avdi’s birthday to me.  E made her famous parathas, I made an Indian vegetarian curry of homegrown zucchini and basil, local tomatoes, and lots of spices; also a Madrasi yellow split pea dal with potatoes, and basmati.  Note the pink lemonade, with perhaps a little something added for festive-ness, and of course the ubiquitous array of flowers.