Gosh, it seems like forever since I've been to visit my journal. I certainly never meant to be so lax but one thing after another drew my attention away and after awhile, I just forgot about my special place of quiet and relaxation.
We have had a mighty strange summer. Cold spring, storms with torrential rains and hail. That is not common for May and June. Now it is August and we have had 4 storms, some with severe flooding and trees down. Thankfully we were only without power and even then we were lucky for we own a generator. We learned long ago after being without electricity, running water, and a stove to cook for cooking that a generator was the way to go. We met some nice people during those 9 days of doing without. Neighbors needed showers and power for hair dryers in order to get ready for work. A quick cup of coffee was also appreciated.
Today it has been just right and it feels like rain again tonight. Five nights of rain and the wonderful sound of it dancing on the roof to lull one to sleep. I could do without the hail though. Such strange weather, I can't remember another year like this one.
All my work planting my flowers and making up special planters has been for naught. Plants are rotting in the pots and when the sun comes out, then they bake. It really wasn't a year for planter gardening. However, when they were at their peak, they were absolutely beautiful. I certainly enjoyed all that lovely color and the butterflies that were drawn to it.
My eyes are very heavy this afternoon. I think it must have something to do with allergies but after the crazy weather, we have the strangest mushrooms growing everywhere. Yes, it definitely is due to allergies. I need to go take a nap I guess. On second thought, it's time to start supper and no napping in between. Maybe tomorrow I can sneak one in. I never thought I'd see the day when a nap was so appealing. Old age I guess.
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