The chicory is blooming in the alley. The flowers open in the sunlight and close when it becomes dark.
A couple days ago I saw an usual butterfly, too fast to identify it as anything other than "not a swallowtail." I saw it again...Mourning Cloak. I hope I see it again.
My two figs are still looking good. I also discovered a few more prunes on the other tree (I have 3 total), way up high above the blackberries...