Seasonal Adjustments

   We are now in Labor Day weekend ...
that dreaded time of year for me that indicates the unofficial end of summer .
Once again , the summer has slipped away while I've been otherwise
occupied ...with work , care of Gabby , foot surgery and the daily duties
each day brings . Although I wait eagerly during the year for it , this
summer has been very hot and humid . There was no opportunity
to doze , windows open , gently touched by summer breezes (the neighbor's
central AC unit , mere feet from my window , prevents open windows ,
hearing birdsong and the calls of my pond frogs...sigh...) .
   Driving home from work a few days ago , I noticed the Autumn Clematis
in bloom...revealed in the dusk as brilliant white against the deep green
and brown of the Pine Barrens trees . The scent is of a lovely vanilla floral .
I look forward to seeing that and the showy fuschia colors of the
sassafras leaves that insist on presenting their herald to autumn in August !
   Unfortunately , the only free time to get to the shore was marked by
teeming rain and thunder or a foot confined to sand-and surf-free
recuperation . I have enjoyed the lightness of summer apparel and
bare-footing in the house...summer produce , especially the peaches
(brought to ripeness inside a brown paper bag with a ripe apple...
a tip from a farmer's wife)...soooo good !
   The next few months will bring cooler weather , the remaining hurricanes ,
hopefully far less dangerous than Harvey) , added clothing layers , fewer salads ,
ripening apples and hearty , hot foods and different scents in the air ,
like fireplace wood smoke and fresh-baked bread .
   May your autumn bring all good things to you !
Be well !