Posts with the label summer
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Saturday, August 25, 2018
LAZY LAZY LAZY
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer....
Apparently they have rolled out because I am feeling extremely lazy this week.
All of a sudden I realized that summer is winding down when I drove past a tree that was almost completely red yesterday. It was a shock to my system because I realized that summer has passed by without me really participating in it.
That stupid respiratory infection kept me sidelined for the first half of summer and now my allergies have kicked in big time.
I love summer. How can it be that it is almost over? I feel like jumping up and down and yelling for it to slow down, but I guess my neighbors might think I have completely lost it. (It probably wouldn't surprise them)
I need to get outside. When I look through my photos I realize that I have virtually none from this summer. I am having to pull older ones to use at this point.
I am going downtown later this afternoon so I may be able to get some then, but I would really like to drive out into the country and smell the wonderful scents of what is left of summer. Maybe I can do that next week.
In the meantime I need to order groceries to be delivered to my mom and get her a credit for something that was delivered last week that was expired. (It's always something)
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the lazy days of summer. I am gearing myself up to start posting more as fall approaches.
P.S. Shop for vintage and antique goods at 415 Maxwell.
Apparently they have rolled out because I am feeling extremely lazy this week.
All of a sudden I realized that summer is winding down when I drove past a tree that was almost completely red yesterday. It was a shock to my system because I realized that summer has passed by without me really participating in it.
That stupid respiratory infection kept me sidelined for the first half of summer and now my allergies have kicked in big time.
I love summer. How can it be that it is almost over? I feel like jumping up and down and yelling for it to slow down, but I guess my neighbors might think I have completely lost it. (It probably wouldn't surprise them)
I need to get outside. When I look through my photos I realize that I have virtually none from this summer. I am having to pull older ones to use at this point.
I am going downtown later this afternoon so I may be able to get some then, but I would really like to drive out into the country and smell the wonderful scents of what is left of summer. Maybe I can do that next week.
In the meantime I need to order groceries to be delivered to my mom and get her a credit for something that was delivered last week that was expired. (It's always something)
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of the lazy days of summer. I am gearing myself up to start posting more as fall approaches.
Monday, July 31, 2017
SUMMER IS MARCHING ON
Summer seems to be telling me to get in lock step with the season, because it is quickly marching on, and I may be left behind.
Would being left behind in summer be such a bad thing?
It's my favorite season.
I look forward to it with the anticipation that I had as a child for so many things, but which now seems to be blunted.
I love the deep green of the leaves, the brilliant blue skies, the sound of thunder in the night.
The cicadas are singing their summer song, and the lightning bugs are lighting the path in the evening.
The sweet smell of roses greets me and brings flashes of earlier days. Days when summer seemed to go on forever.
I speak to summer, asking it not to be in such a hurry, but the calendar tells me that August is already upon us.
I know that fall will be here before we know it, but in the meantime I will try hard to savor each moment of summer.
Would being left behind in summer be such a bad thing?
It's my favorite season.
I look forward to it with the anticipation that I had as a child for so many things, but which now seems to be blunted.
I love the deep green of the leaves, the brilliant blue skies, the sound of thunder in the night.
The cicadas are singing their summer song, and the lightning bugs are lighting the path in the evening.
The sweet smell of roses greets me and brings flashes of earlier days. Days when summer seemed to go on forever.
I speak to summer, asking it not to be in such a hurry, but the calendar tells me that August is already upon us.
I know that fall will be here before we know it, but in the meantime I will try hard to savor each moment of summer.
Monday, July 20, 2015
WHY WE SHOULD BUY LOCAL PRODUCE
Summer means that there is an abundance of fresh produce, and the local farmers seem to be everywhere selling it. Buying local produce is always the best option, and we should never undervalue it.
According to Local Harvest, "by doing so you'll be helping preserve the environment, and you'll be strengthening your community by investing your food dollar close to home. Only 18 cents of every dollar, when buying at a large supermarket, go to the grower. 82 cents go to various unnecessary middlemen. Cut them out of the picture and buy your food directly from your local farmer."
It takes approximately seven days for produce to arrive on the shelves of a supermarket. During that time the produce is losing its nutrient value. If you are purchasing produce that was grown in another country, the time of transport is even longer. Think of the fossil fuels that are being used to transport all of that produce and what that is doing to the environment.
One of the things I love about shopping from local farmers is that I can talk to the farmer face to face. I can look them in the eye and ask questions like when was this picked and is your produce grown organically or do you use pesticides.
Buying produce directly from the farmer helps to support local families. It puts money back into the local economy and helps to sustain the local tax base.
The best reason of all for buying local produce is that, not only is it better for us, it just simply tastes better. All in all it is a win win situation in leading a simple healthier life.
According to Local Harvest, "by doing so you'll be helping preserve the environment, and you'll be strengthening your community by investing your food dollar close to home. Only 18 cents of every dollar, when buying at a large supermarket, go to the grower. 82 cents go to various unnecessary middlemen. Cut them out of the picture and buy your food directly from your local farmer."
It takes approximately seven days for produce to arrive on the shelves of a supermarket. During that time the produce is losing its nutrient value. If you are purchasing produce that was grown in another country, the time of transport is even longer. Think of the fossil fuels that are being used to transport all of that produce and what that is doing to the environment.
Friday, July 19, 2013
early morning sounds
Early morning is definitely my favorite time of the day. Everything feels so fresh and new. It is as if the flowers are stretching as they look forward to another day of sun and a drink of water.
and although I love all of the sights of early morning, one of the best things is the sounds of early morning in my neighborhood.
the singing of birds.
the chirping of cicadas.
the hum of a lawnmower.
the laughter of a family as they eat breakfast on their screened porch.
the swish of tires as a bicyclist rides by.
the thump of a newspaper as it hits a front porch.
the peaceful drone of an airplane as it passes overhead.
Yes, I love the sounds of an early morning summer day.
They speak of continuance and of promises.
I wish I could bottle them up to savor on a cold winter day.
Linking today with:
Be Inspired at Common Ground
Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound
A Favorite Thing at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
and although I love all of the sights of early morning, one of the best things is the sounds of early morning in my neighborhood.
the singing of birds.
the chirping of cicadas.
the hum of a lawnmower.
the laughter of a family as they eat breakfast on their screened porch.
the swish of tires as a bicyclist rides by.
the thump of a newspaper as it hits a front porch.
the peaceful drone of an airplane as it passes overhead.
Yes, I love the sounds of an early morning summer day.
They speak of continuance and of promises.
I wish I could bottle them up to savor on a cold winter day.
Linking today with:
Be Inspired at Common Ground
Pink Saturday at How Sweet The Sound
A Favorite Thing at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
Monday, July 8, 2013
welcome back old friend
Thursday when I left Atlanta I was in water world. For the next seven hours driving I was in water world. When I arrived home in Kentucky, you guessed it, I was in water world. I was beginning to sense a theme. Friday and Saturday continued to be extremely rainy and I noticed that most people, like me, had given up on rain gear and were just getting wet. Fortunately my naturally curly hair just gets curlier.
Yesterday there seemed to be what felt like a miracle.
The clouds began to part, blue began to appear, and yes, that ever elusive yellow orb appeared.
Isn't it amazing how your mood is elevated when the sun appears. I suddenly felt like it was summer again. I was able to photograph items for my shop for the first time in days and I couldn't wait to see what was happening in my garden.
Everything is so overgrown I could hardly find the bird feeders. This is what used to be the secret garden. I blogged about it here. It has virtually disappeared, and would need a machete to clear it out again at this point.
The hostas are blooming, but they are pretty beat up. I am not sure if that is from all of the rain or if something has been eating on them. I am going to start putting my used coffee grounds around them to see if that helps.
All I have to say is "Welcome back summer, my old friend. I missed you and I'm so happy to have you back where you belong."
Saturday, June 22, 2013
a sweet little surprise
When I got up this morning, I found a sweet little surprise waiting for me beside my patio.
What was a promise
was now being fulfilled
I love summer's little surprises.
What was a promise
was now being fulfilled
I love summer's little surprises.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
wishing and hoping
Each morning, my first task of the day is to set the sold shop packages on the front porch for the mail person to pick up. This morning I had to place them in plastic bags, as the porch was covered with snow, and as I stood in the cold my thoughts were that I hope this is winter's last hurrah.
I can remember the love I had for winter as a child, but as I have grown older, that love has waned. Gone are the days of sliding on the ice on the way to school, of tobogganing down the hills, and of creating snowmen. Now, the cold wind seems to seep into my bones and the gray of the skies affects my moods.
So as I stood on that cold snowy porch I began to dream of porches that reflect warm welcomes.
Porches filled with flowers
with one elegant chair
with whimsy
with colorful nooks
with places to dream
and places to share a meal
and I felt my mood lift as I closed the door against the cold, because I know that those days are not far off.
I would love to have you join me for more Warm Welcomes on Pinterest
I can remember the love I had for winter as a child, but as I have grown older, that love has waned. Gone are the days of sliding on the ice on the way to school, of tobogganing down the hills, and of creating snowmen. Now, the cold wind seems to seep into my bones and the gray of the skies affects my moods.
So as I stood on that cold snowy porch I began to dream of porches that reflect warm welcomes.
Porches filled with flowers
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with one elegant chair
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with whimsy
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with colorful nooks
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with places to dream
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and places to share a meal
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and I felt my mood lift as I closed the door against the cold, because I know that those days are not far off.
I would love to have you join me for more Warm Welcomes on Pinterest
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