A Garden Oasis

I followed a trail of velvety moss along the garden stones until we reached a discarded terracotta saucer catching drops of clean rainwater. It looked like an entire private swimming pool! I carefully lifted my little penguin companion out of my crossbody bag and set him right onto the damp rim. Together, we pushed a smooth, broad birch leaf over the surface to float like a miniature raft. Watching the leaf gently drift across the shallow water while soft blades of grass swayed around us made the outdoor garden feel like a wonderful new realm to explore.