1. I was awake when summer solstice of 2013 arrived at 1:04 AM. What a beautiful arrival it was! The moon was so bright, crisp and clear, a porch light wasn't even needed to see while outdoors. There were actually shadows from the moon beams.
2. I've made a conscious decision to enjoy each day of this summer as much as I possibly can. Hopefully, I won't forget that decision. I have so much to do with home and land upkeep, as everyone does, it seems I'm in a perpetual state of sweat and dirt. I'd like to go to East Tennessee (where I've felt a belonging since I was a child) or just take my dog for a walk.
3. Today, I am planting flowers for a friend at her house. She and her husband help me out once in a while, and I like to return the favor if possible. Then I will finish cutting the grass and hopefully power wash my aunt's porch.
4. I love listening to Spring peepers. Their call, which sounds almost like a baby chic but much louder, makes me smile. And watching lightening bugs.
5. I drink an average of 40 16.9-ounce bottles of water a week. Yes. I recycle.
Wishing you a bright and cheery summer!
We've been seeing lightning bugs around our back yard this spring and we've been so excited...haven't seen any for years and years. I don't know what brought them back, but I'm sure glad they're here!
ReplyDeleteYou were up early... you can sleep in 1 extra minute tomorrow morning:)... I love the light of the summer nights... except...now they are getting shorter...haha!1
ReplyDeleteI have never seen lightening bugs! I'd forgotten that it was the first day of summer and how I don't know for our square has the music stand set up for tonight we'll have music and dancing in the streets, it is the Music Festival all over France.
ReplyDeleteI adore the Peepers too! They sound so joyful! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's been years since I've seen a lightening bug. When I was young, I saw them all the time. Guess *we* have poisoned the environment enough that even the bugs leave us. Have fun planting. Its hard for me to truly enjoy summer -- its too darn hot! :D :D Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree. My parents' generation is far more lethal to the environment that the present. It's bothersome to me. I can only do the best I can and encourage others to do the same.
DeleteAnd yes, it's very hot out there today. 98 degrees F right now. I had to come in for a break and some water. I feel like I could take a nap! ha
I was up at the same time this morning -- but it was too cloudy to see the moon. Rats. Love your photo.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you will be busy with all of your outdoor projects. I hope the weather cooperates with you.
Nancy, I hope you will have the opportunity to view the supermoon on Sunday, June 23. I'm looking forward to it!
DeletePretty flowers. We've been seeing lightning bugs, too. They always remind me of chasing after them with a jar when I was a kid. The spring peepers were so loud when we stopped at a rest stop along the interstate one evening. There must have been zillions!
ReplyDeleteI planted Coreopsis this summer, too - I like their bright faces. Enjoy each day - a great goal!
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