Summer doesn’t suit me well.
I’m like a fish out of water, in that my naturally melancholic personality is forced to face sunshine and retro sunglasses, instead of it’s liking of dark, cold evenings and warm fireplaces.
There is no hunt in the summer.
No hunt for hidden beauty, no discovery of secrets.
Or so I think.
Sitting on the newly cleaned picnic table – discovered in the waters of our fishing spot – it takes no less than one minute for beauty to find me.
I simply had to steer off the common path of daily life to notice,
and be open to it’s offering.
So, maybe summer doesn’t fit me well compared to others. Or maybe I’ve got something against the sun and it’s never-ending happiness provocation.
But no matter what I feel, each season, I’ve found, will find a perfect way to find me.
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Dog And Frog! Perfect summer companions! In LA, the weather’s always nice, so it gets boring. At least you have change to look forward to!
Oh, what a cute frog and of course that little doggie is adorable! Did you find gray kitty? I hope you did. I know what you mean, summer is not my favorite season either. I love Autumn and Winter the most.
Yes, gray kitty returned! I am not sure what he was up to, and probably best if I don’t find out.
A surprise ending! I love it.
Thank you for reading!
Summer’s not my thing, either, but I agree — there’s always a way to find something of interest. Great photos!
Thank you Julia!
Great photos! While the extreme heat is a little much around these parts, I’m not really looking forward to the extreme cold, either! However, I have to admit, once the snow starts flying, I love hanging out in front the fireplace
I think you’re right about the extreme heat. It’s been a tough summer. Look forward to cooler days, a light sweater, and maybe allergy relief.
I am with you — not a summer girl. I think my homebody, contemplative side likes the idea of cold, dreary weather and being curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee. Summer is so always cheery and out-and-about and that’s not me.
*exactly*. Makes me feel like a summertime grinch. And I sure miss my cardigans and light sweaters.
Does this mean you’re also not a beach person? My ideal vacation is somewhere in the mountains in a cabin! My husband had to twist my arm to get me to agree to our honeymoon in Hawaii! It was beautiful, but I haven’t had the craving to go back. Not like I feel about going back to my temporary home in Alaska. Miss that place!
I don’t mind the beach, although I look like an old lady in my big hat and full-piece suit. But a choice between the beach or the mountains? The latter, for sure. If you get a chance to stay in Wyoming (maybe you have) – beautiful. We stayed in a cabin in July a few years back, and there was still snow on the ground. Ah, heavenly.
I’ll take a house in Jackson Hole any day! If I could get one for under $5 million, that’d be swell.
The French say you should eat frogs, the Germans say, you should kiss frogs …
You have to decide: Are you hungry, or do you want to marry a prince …
I like your blog …
I love that!
I love your blog
It makes me not despair quite so much when my husband thinks about getting a job in South Dakota 
I think, “Well, at least my life will be as beautiful as the country man’s wife!”
Is that possible he will get a job here? That would be pretty swell! I know I am biased, but there is a lot to love in this state.
This post is terrific! I’m not a summer person either, and though I yearn for crisp days and heavy sweaters, I’m always amazed by the many delights of summer.
Thank you! We’ve had some serious heat this summer, and neither my dogs nor my calves like it! Well, they haven’t really said anything, but I don’t like it and I don’t like them in it!
I’m the same way. My fave season is fall by far. Summer is okay in small doses. I usually end up complaining about the humidity. Give me crisp cool air, football and apple pie!
By the way, have you ever thought of putting all your photos and words together in a book?
Your fall description sounds so nice!
As for your question, I haven’t given that much thought.
Great photos!
Thank you, Jacqueline!
So odd to hear you describe yourself as melancholy since your posts always make ME so happy … but I do know a little bit how you feel, I think. I used to feel out of my element in San Francisco because it was just too beautiful. And too cold and foggy. So you ended up feeling too grateful for the sunshine, when in my Colorado heart, I wanted to just take it for granted, and have it spill out all over. It’s so funny how the weather and seasons affect us, isn’t it? I love your froggy …. so sweet and funny!
I am glad my posts make you happy!
We have received some really nice rains these past two nights, which makes the heat more bearable. This drought has been difficult at times… and let’s not even talk about the garden!
I am so enjoying the work you are doing and learning about H.I.!
The frog is so cute!! I’m glad he came by to give you some support.
Same here! I love watching my pups chase the frogs and sniff them.
Thank you for reading!
That is an amazing photo of the dog starring at the turtle! It’s magical. Love it!
Fall will be here soon. Hold on, girl! ; )
Love the dog and frog photos! So pretty! I’m still waiting to find the perfection in winter, but maybe one day I will see it. =)
I like summer because it means we get to spend time with our grandchildren, but fall is my favorite season. It makes me reflective instead of anticipatory (hmm…maybe I should do a blog post on that!). I like how you discovered something unexpected that made you smile. Handsome fellow, that frog!
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