Thoughts on the End of Summer
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| Autumn Gold Lumberville, Pennsylvania 24x24 inch oil |
American Impressionist
Yes indeed, those autumn colors aren't far away. Signs of fall are already being seen here and there in Vermont at this lower elevation near Lake Champlain west of the Green Mountains.
Fern Coppedge's winter snow paintings are a favorite. I learned about her in an art magazine I bought at a library sale many years ago.
The backyard landscape in the photo has a familiar feel because that is similar to where us kids played in the backyard days of stay off the steps and don't climb the trees.
And so goes the longing for a few days of summery weather before the autumnal equinox on 23 September 2023. Time to consider scheduling a flu shot, putting away the sandals, and deciding if there will be a foliage photography tour. After summer's plans were wiped away by rain, I hesitate to put my heart on the future season. An improviso approach feels more comforting and practical.
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| Lincoln Gap Foliage 2021 |
Thus, taking in the days as weather and health permit is the pace of fall this year for me.
We are into another rainy day! It has been a wet summer. I hope fall is better for both of us.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
ReplyDeleteLooks the same here, but so far no rain. Dark and overcast start to what is forecast to be sunny later on.
Wishiny'all Sunshine!
I refuse to accept that we are nearly through with summer and am continuing to live as though Autumn is months away.
ReplyDeleteI think your philosophy of taking the days as weather and health permit is a good one. All any of us can hope for, really.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fall colours in your post today, but I hope it's okay if I hope that it's a few more weeks yet before we start seeing them.
Graham,
ReplyDeleteThat's an outlook I will follow as well.
Maryanne,
ReplyDeleteEmbracing summer until the very last even if it is fall is the what I will do now.
We have had so much rain I wonder about the colors this year. Today is wonderful just the perfect weather. A lot more of this weather through the fall would be wonderful
ReplyDeleteCathy
Beautiful, all. Wonderful paintings. I, too, am not quite ready for fall (which I do love -- in its time). It's surprisingly cool for August here and I'm longing for a little more summer to savor. Today my doc told me I needed to get the RSV shot. Adding to the list.
ReplyDeleteCathy,
ReplyDeleteThere has been nice weather this week. Not as hot as a summer should be, but nice just the same.
Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteTime for shots is good one one hand, depressing on the other. I dread the constant reports of sickness across the nation.
Cooler here in Vermont like it use to be before global warming.
Oh Maywyn what a lovely fall painting. I can see why you shared this with us. Not in any hurry to tell summer by but it makes me wistful for those golden colors of autumn. Hope you get to take a foliage tour this coming year. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteAlready I've been told there are predictions that the foliage this year will be the best of the best due to all the rain we've had here in New England. Prayers that is true.
:)
What a lovely Autumn painting. I really like this one. A very talented artist. The trees are starting to slowly change here, and I see signs of Fall coming.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteOn the very top of a sapling, I saw the leaves are turning to orange and gold. Pretty, but sad.
Coppedge's winter landscapes are gorgeous as well. Her style reminds me of the Canadian Group of 7 artists.
I look forward to the fall.
ReplyDeleteWilliam,
ReplyDeleteI had a tiny fleeting twinge of autumn spirit this morning, and quickly thought of something else. I am not ready for fall.