I am joining Carole and friends today and I am sharing three things I am anticipating with some excitement!
First, queue the music please…
Thing One:
Summer Solstice! I have been in a summer-frame-of-mind since the “unofficial” start of summer way back on Memorial Day weekend. Summer is really not my favorite time of the year weather-wise, the dreaded uber-hot days and the humidity… really, not my favorite things. But this year I made the decision to NOT be that person and I discovered that if you change your way of thinking, you can absolutely make a difference where it counts – with yourself! I have plans for a lovely evening outside enjoying the glorious weather – even if it rains! Because is there anything more lovely than summer rain and cocktails on the porch?
Thing Two:
Vegetable Garden Anticipation has been in “Worry Mode” this year – things have been slow growing, very slow growing! So, slow growing that I worried that all our efforts in planting would result in no fruits of our labor. But this week things all started turning around! The beans have blossoms (finally!!), the peppers are showing signs of life as well! And, this morning I was greeted by a plethora of tiny tomato flowers! PLUS!! I picked my first handful of raspberries this morning and I am deliciously reminded that good things sometimes do come to those who wait!
Thing Three:
I have finally made my way through the avalanche of library books and yesterday I began Middlemarch, which is perfect timing for my longed for “Summer of Classics” to begin! I am listening and happily settling into life in in early 1800’s England. Sometimes things you anticipate do not quite measure up, but 6 chapters in and the story is most welcoming and inviting. Good thing because I have another 31 hours of listening to go! I think that Dorothea will be the most wonderful sewing companion as well which is a very good thing because today I am beginning the process of cutting out Vivi’s quilt!
And there you have my anticipations! What are you looking forward to this week?
Happy sewing and listening Kat! I’m not a Summer person either, but the Solstice just means we are that much closer to Fall (my favorite season of all). I bet you will be overwhelmed with garden produce in no time (we are having a bit of trouble keeping up with the sugar snap peas – delicious, but I really don’t want to eat them twice a day – lol).
Kat, I’m with you! Summer is not my favorite—but I’m trying to say Yes more to things this season, Yes to things that are a little bit out of my comfort zone. So st sunset last night I left my book by the campfire and hopped in my husband’s paddle board. And it was fun! I was so glad I did. Happy Solstice to you! And sewing with Middlemarch sounds blissful.
I love your summer attitude! I also am not a fan of the heat & humidity, but I vowed to not complain (too much) after the brutal winter we had.
Happy sewing and listening!
I used to LOVE summer but for the past several years… I’m becoming old and cranky. I’m trying to have a better attitude this summer but the humidity is just… making me cranky! I can’t call it a garden, but our veggie plants are behaving weirdly this summer too. The weather has just been so strange I think the plants are confused.
I too am not so fond of the heat and humidity of summer, but one thing I do love is all the extra hours of light. It’s so heartening to wake up early to go to work and not have to stumble around in the dark! And it’s wonderful to be able to take blog photos without having to use a flash.
I’m glad to hear that you’re seeing some progress in your garden. I actually have some tomatoes (grape) growing, but there’s no sign of ripening just yet. I know the rain is good (and I appreciate not having to water), but I think we’ve just gotten too much lately. We need some sun!
There are things I like/dislike about every season! In summer, I love the light and longer days; I hate excessive heat, but mostly humidity. We haven’t had much of either so far this year… mostly cool weather and lots of rain (too much).
Your feelings match mine exactly, I await the summer solstice to know that then it will be the down slide into fall, my favorite season.
Vegetable garden is growing great here, I picked the first green pepper, a giant Marconi type that is delicious.
I would love to get through Middlemarch, but just haven’t been able. Perhaps the audio, like you . . .
I’m also listening to Middlemarch. It’s quite slow going for me.
now that the rains have stopped maybe your garden will grow? I hope so. We didn’t even plant a vegetable garden this year. However we planted all new stuff around the house and all the rain made sure they became established.
I have tons of tomatoes that are green, but they are not turning red. Not real sure what the problem is, but my basil is going strong so I guess it’s not just me?!