Last weekend, I painted in my art journal from my backyard!
Although she’s not
officially graced us with her presence, it sure feels as if summertime has
already landed with her entourage in tow. I’m all grown up,
now, and my total sum of professional and personal responsibilities can,
sometimes, be mind boggling. When the warm days arrive, however, there’s a feeling
of being on summer break most every day.
Flags flying, festivals abounding, blooming flowers cascading from pots
and barrels, sandals, tree-shaded walkways, birds chirping en masse and so many
other seasonal pleasures truly do make me feel more festive; pretty much regardless of what's on my plate.
This past weekend
was simply delicious; with a noted amount of it being spent outdoors. Cherished memories from it include:
- enjoying ice cream in lovely downtown
Birmingham, MI at a café table with Mark, Andrew and Amanda;
- an evening walk on the BGSU campus with
Mark;
- Sunday morning breakfast on the patio;
- flower gardening;
- painting in my art journal from my
backyard; and
- dinner on the patio, Sunday evening.
Perhaps I’m not
alone in my sentiments. I’d be
interested to know if you get this same “summertime” feel as well. T.
