Day 222 of Week 32 August 2024
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| August 2022 Route 17 Addison, Vermont |
At peak summer, the heat creates a haze that places a pale light over everything. A simple tree in hot sunshine for no particular reason reminds me of summer more than a sandy beach or butterfly does. I can almost hear the June bug's buzzing sound piercing the stifling air as the sun stings my skin. I can almost smell the gravel stones cooking as the dark shade calls me in for a moment of cool relief.
This summer of 2024 has been the definition of what summer is, hot, rainy, and muggy with weather as delightful as a country fair. I am grateful that I have been able to sit outdoors under an umbrella to have my lunch; and moments to think about nothing special. My list of summer plans may have few things crossed off, but what has filled my days is much appreciated.
Appreciate Your Weekend!
Tell a pair of flip flops a funny story
Sing to a moth
Read about grasshoppers
Browse summery wallpaper online
Watch a lemon slice float in ice tea
Draw a sailboat
Play catch with a friend
Fun list of summer activities and lovely photo of the tree in summer in Vermont ~ hugs,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Hugs Carol!
DeleteCatching a moth that stays still will be a challenge.
The tree offers some shade in the hot sun. Nice header too.
ReplyDeleteBill,
DeleteThank you. They are both in the same area of Champlain Valley's floor. Nice flat land with a big sky, it is a favorite place to take pictures.
aaah - that photo just looks so peaceful and definitely summer-y. I've often noticed the smell of cooking stones too - there's nothing else quite like it, but I expect most people don't even notice.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteI'm glad it isn't just me that can smell the scent of hot stones.
Since diminished ability to smell much, it is a good memory to have in summer.
The heat and humidity have been exceptional here this summer. We are making the best of it though because winter is not far away.
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteSo true. I don't remember the humidity and heat being such a bother as it has been this summer.
Lovely poetry
ReplyDeleteKathy
DeleteThank you. Have a fun weekend!
Your weather and ours sound like different countries. At least up north, we haven't had hot -- just warm. And today it's 60 and wet. That's not August! But a good day to watch Olympics and catch up on blogs!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
DeleteAugust is the most fickle month of the summer.
I chuckled about the moth. During the summer months, the moths come around, and I really don't like them flying about. I used to play catch with my son, and I'll always remember that. I'm glad you were able to sit outdoors this summer and have lunch. That's always nice. The mornings and evenings are getting cooler here, so patiently awaiting Fall.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteA few moths have been keeping me company in the evenings flying about the ceiling. I think they get in through the A/C that only turns on when needed.
Awesome list! Some pretty random things on there, makes me wonder how you came up with them!
ReplyDeleteJim & Barb
DeleteLists are random at the moment. I look for edgy and unusual.
Browsing summery wall wallpaper online has been a treat.
I have yet to see a june bug this season, but may fireflies at night. Janice
ReplyDeleteJanice,
ReplyDeleteThe sound I hear is probably a cicada. We've always called them June bugs.
That looks like a wonderful gnarly old tree. I'm glad you're enjoying your summer, May. We've had some beautiful weather here too. An exceptional summer so far.
ReplyDeleteBecki, it is me Salty. Using my cell phone, Google will not recognize my log in. So I show here as anonymous.
DeleteGood news your summer is going well!