If only we could stop the month of August and let it linger on a bit longer. Its light, like steeping tea seeps into the western part of the nest. Dusk…that magical light, in this eve of August night, nimbly plays in this little spot of cheer.
Time elapsing…I have so much sun soaking to do, so many more summery thrills to delight in, why is this beloved season so fleeting? Early evening cool reals in, miraculously without the distant roar of thunder and without the swishing of leaves on tree tops.
The kitchen door is purposefully propped opened, felines both make a dash into the overwhelming lushness of late summer afternoons. I remain waiting on a friend, waiting to pour a libation and waiting to stir up something warm. In the meantime, the southwestern part of my space blushed crimson with embarrassment. My large-brimmed hat and my shades both devotedly fulfilled their tasks for the day and now rest on the forsaken table.
Thank goodness for patio tables and long lingering summer-day skies. Thank goodness for friends that spontaneously swing by. Is there something you wish to delight in before it’s time to say adieu to that lingering late evening light?
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Summer is definitely fleeting. I am glad that you are savoring every moment. One of the good things about sailing the tropics is that it is endless summer …but I do miss those fall days that are heading your way.
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It certainly is, we have an entire week of summer fun lined up until doomsday, when schedules run to the rhythm of a bell. Savor your unlimited summer days at sail!
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Colder months certainly make us appreciate the warmer ones more!
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The leaves are already coming down, I’m dreading what’s to come. Hope your summer has been full of happy memories-in-the-making!
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Good summer. Happy memories. School starts next week on my daughter’s birthday. Brutal! 😉
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Yeah, that doesn’t seem fair, but first day’s are at least exciting!
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Not so much when you’re homeschooled.
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True maybe a fun school project that involves something like painting her nails, if she’s into that.
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More like fun project of cleaning the house because friends are coming over for dinner. 😉
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nice, even better! Happy Birthday!
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BTW, how did things go with The Great Pick-Up-Your-Towel Quest of 2019?
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Still a work in progress. Middle bear came storming in my room this am 15 minutes before his practice demanding his practice uniform. He found it where he left it on the floor of the bathroom still dirty & wet from yesterday morning. I didn’t do laundry yesterday so I didn’t go on a search for lost articles. Now, i search for clothing and towels just before we have to go to practice, it’s the only time it counts, since they want to get there ontime and they go searching just as I announce what I’m about to do. Baby bear is still killing it with her duties thanks to her trusty yellow luggy!
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I hope middle bear learned not to leave his wet, dirty stuff on the bathroom floor! Ah, the trusty yellow luggy.
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Honestly, I don’t think he cares, dirty or wet it went right back on, I have about a million more times to remind them, when it will click, heaven only knows. Yes, i don’t know who loves that luggy more, baby bear or me!
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Go August go! That is how we feel in our part of the world. It has been horribly hot, humid and miserable summer for us. Let’s hope our fall brings what your August seems to have brought.
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Yes, I can’t imagine all that radiant heat…keep cool my friend.
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Summer is surely slipping by, here in Piedmont it already began to cool {finally} and we have had some rain. It has been a lovely season, hope you get to enjoy more gatherings in your patio before the cold months land.
Paula
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Enjoy the cool breezes, I think we may finally get some cool weather tonight after more rainfall surprise, surprise. Not fond of all the sticky humidity, but I am dearly hanging onto that light…it’s already leaving us more quickly I’m afraid.
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I sighed with a sense of knowing what you’re saying, Cristina. I just don’t want summer to end! My granddaughters are already back to school, but we’re loving eating dinner outdoors and I can garden for another hour after dinner before we lose light! I’m not ready for “lights out” at 5! 🙂 I know we need the seasons and the changes should be welcome, but I’m also not quite ready yet. Hope you and your little bears are doing well. xx
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Welcoming a new season is inevitable, this one is always the hardest to accept. Maybe I’ll invest in patio lights to dine al fresco just a bit longer. All Bears are restless and eager for the change as well. Thank you Debra for your thoughts and well wishes. Peace and harmony to you and all in your nest.
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“I have so much sun soaking to do, so many more summery thrills to delight in, why is this beloved season so fleeting?” My thoughts exactly! But, everything changes and we must try to look forward to the delights of autumn and winter ahead. In the meantime, I’m delighting in every second spent in the hazy last moments of outdoors. Happy lingering!
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Yes, I know but even the thought if the cold! I have been doting the beautiful outdoors every chance I get. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your thoughts…much appreciated.
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