There isn’t just one thing, summer outdoor concerts, sailing on Narragansett Bay and seeing beautiful sunsets, annual visit to my friend’s Lake Cottage to visit with my HS friends, going out for ice cream listening to the birds early in the morning, having lots of day light and finding new fun things to explore!
Summer is the season
when everything grows with wild abandon . . .
there is exuberant sex going on
with the birds and the bees,
the butterflies,
the opossums and foxes.
Winter’s cares
are tossed away on warm breezes
and everything strives to create,
reproduce.
The flowers burst forth in my garden
like they’ve been waiting all year to grow and spread,
one after another . . .
each month of summer
is a different portrait to see.
The plants grow voluptuous with fruits and vegetables,
sensuous in the hot sun . . .
eggplants, tomatoes,
grapes
are lusty with flavour,
begging us to take our fill.
The scents of sweet alyssum,
basil, and thyme
fill the air.
When I was young and pregnant
I flew a kite on a bluff
overlooking the bay,
off of Horse Point road with two children,
Dionysus and Xanthippe
(yes,
those were their names,
believe it or not) . . .
the same bluff
where I was to grieve a year later
at the loss of that child I had carried so joyously.
Cats
stretch out in the sun,
turtles and snakes bask on the warm rocks . . .
dogs and horses
roll in the grass,
and the wrens
sing all day . . .
it is their ode to Life,
their ode to Joy.
there is so much joie de vivre.
It is palpable in the air
and in my body.
Glorious life
in full force,
reminding me
that life can still be good.
The relaxed spaciousness and ease of day to day living. As George Gershwin wrote in 1934, ‘Summertime… and the living is easy’… (even if/ as/when it is not always so ….) 🙂
The flowers that are in full bloom! Temps have been above normal in recent days but today is cloudy, breezy and offered me a very pleasant morning walk. I love looking at all the flowers as I walk the neighborhood and chatting with folks who are outdoors. I’ve met so many nice people on my walks.
I attended a secular ritual on Saturday that is led by one of my cousins. We met in a park in Kansas City and the topic was the importance of taking time to “play.” We blew bubbles; we played catch with beach balls; we put flower wreaths on our heads and did a simple dance to the tune of the “Lord of the Dance” singing: Dance, dance wherever you may be, I am the Queen of the dance you see; I live in you and you live in me; and, I lead you all in the Dance, said she!” People were stopping by, smiling and encouraging us. It was delightful. Just a bunch of older ladies having a good time. One lady who was walking her dog, thanked us and said that we inspired her.
Thank you all for sending me messages of kindness, love and encouragement. And may you all find time to “play” today.
I love your telling of the dance,
dear Carol . . .
it makes me think of the circle dances
my friend in the UK used to do
until just a few years ago . . .
what a delight. ♥
Being able to go outside in the morning and have the kids play in the backyard. Being light out later. Being outside and then the feeling of accomplishing something at the end of the day
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There isn’t just one thing, summer outdoor concerts, sailing on Narragansett Bay and seeing beautiful sunsets, annual visit to my friend’s Lake Cottage to visit with my HS friends, going out for ice cream listening to the birds early in the morning, having lots of day light and finding new fun things to explore!
Summer is the season
when everything grows with wild abandon . . .
there is exuberant sex going on
with the birds and the bees,
the butterflies,
the opossums and foxes.
Winter’s cares
are tossed away on warm breezes
and everything strives to create,
reproduce.
The flowers burst forth in my garden
like they’ve been waiting all year to grow and spread,
one after another . . .
each month of summer
is a different portrait to see.
The plants grow voluptuous with fruits and vegetables,
sensuous in the hot sun . . .
eggplants, tomatoes,
grapes
are lusty with flavour,
begging us to take our fill.
The scents of sweet alyssum,
basil, and thyme
fill the air.
When I was young and pregnant
I flew a kite on a bluff
overlooking the bay,
off of Horse Point road with two children,
Dionysus and Xanthippe
(yes,
those were their names,
believe it or not) . . .
the same bluff
where I was to grieve a year later
at the loss of that child I had carried so joyously.
Cats
stretch out in the sun,
turtles and snakes bask on the warm rocks . . .
dogs and horses
roll in the grass,
and the wrens
sing all day . . .
it is their ode to Life,
their ode to Joy.
there is so much joie de vivre.
It is palpable in the air
and in my body.
Glorious life
in full force,
reminding me
that life can still be good.
Thank you for gracing me with this writing, dear Sparrow.
I am honored,
dear Joseph,
that it speaks to you…🌱
The wam weather so we can swim:)
Summer vacation
Time outdoors
The blooming all over! Such richness in nature for eyes and heart!
The relaxed spaciousness and ease of day to day living. As George Gershwin wrote in 1934, ‘Summertime… and the living is easy’… (even if/ as/when it is not always so ….) 🙂
. . . one of my favorite songs,
dear KC . . . ♥
The long, sunny days. The cool nights. Children playing everywhere. It is my favorite time of the year.
The flowers that are in full bloom! Temps have been above normal in recent days but today is cloudy, breezy and offered me a very pleasant morning walk. I love looking at all the flowers as I walk the neighborhood and chatting with folks who are outdoors. I’ve met so many nice people on my walks.
I attended a secular ritual on Saturday that is led by one of my cousins. We met in a park in Kansas City and the topic was the importance of taking time to “play.” We blew bubbles; we played catch with beach balls; we put flower wreaths on our heads and did a simple dance to the tune of the “Lord of the Dance” singing: Dance, dance wherever you may be, I am the Queen of the dance you see; I live in you and you live in me; and, I lead you all in the Dance, said she!” People were stopping by, smiling and encouraging us. It was delightful. Just a bunch of older ladies having a good time. One lady who was walking her dog, thanked us and said that we inspired her.
Thank you all for sending me messages of kindness, love and encouragement. And may you all find time to “play” today.
I love those different words to the Lord of the Dance, Carol!
I love your telling of the dance,
dear Carol . . .
it makes me think of the circle dances
my friend in the UK used to do
until just a few years ago . . .
what a delight. ♥
Just one thing? 😁
It could be the fact that I’m sitting outside in the cool morning air, having my coffee. I love this.
Being able to go outside in the morning and have the kids play in the backyard. Being light out later. Being outside and then the feeling of accomplishing something at the end of the day
The fresh sweet morning air permeating the house when I wake up to start my day.
Longer days, more light. ✨☀️
The National Hurricane center and NOAA- summer marks hurricane season here on the SC coast
There is so much:
Light
Change in weather patterns
Easier travel,
Colors of fruits, veggies
Harvest
My birth-day today.
Happy birthday Yram 🎂
Happy Birth-day Yram.
Happy BIrthday!!
Happy Birthday, Yram!
Happy Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Yram! 🌸
Happy Birthday, Yram!! ♥️
Happy Birthday dear Yram.
Celebrate You.🥳 🩷
Happy Birthday Yram ~< ; )
Happy Birthday,
dear Yram . . . 🙂
Easygoing BBQs with friends. Swimming in the lake. Warm evenings outside.