Brunch at Windows Restaurant on Lake Lanier

Recently we had a delightful brunch at Windows Restaurant in the Legacy Lodge & Conference Center at Lake Lanier Islands. The lodge-inspired setting overlooks Lake Lanier and if weather permits outside dining is the place to be. The brunch includes made to order three-egg omelets and thick, Belgian waffles along with a good selection of breakfast meats, fresh fruits, Southern grits and fried potatoes.

The service was outstanding for our group of eight. Our server never let our cups of coffee run low or failed to remove finished plates.

Those red zinnias are at it again

The large, velvety zinnias
in my back yard are providing a spectacle again this summer. Attracted by the bright red hue, all sorts of birds and butterflies alight on the seasonal patch of color.

With daily high temperatures in the 90s, several species of butterflies flit back and forth drinking in the nectar of the flowers. Just in the past few days I've noticed Gulf Fritillaries, East Coast Swallowtails in both the stunning yellow and black forms along with yellow sulphur butterflies, a few Admirals and several different skippers. But so far this summer, I haven't spotted any Monarchs.

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are common visitors, as are the bright yellow male and dullish-hued female American Goldfinches.