SingingOwl says at RevGals: Here in the snow belt state of Wisconsin we long for the first signs of spring--perhaps a crocus poking up through the snow, or a pussy willow bud popping out even beneath ice. The first appearance of robins, that most cheery little hopper of birds, causes widespread rejoicing. Spring is followed by summer, a time for home-grown tomatoes, watermelon, corn on the cob, all sorts of "fests," back yard "fry outs" (what they call a barbecue here, for some reason) and trips near and far.
I love summer, and wait anxiously for it every year. So how is it that we have arrived at the hot and humid "Dog Days" of August, and I have not done nearly enough of what I planned to do? I want to pack in as much as I can before snow flies once again.
How about you? And what is happening for those of you who are in a different hemisphere than I, and it may be cold?
1. What is the weather like where you live? Hot, hot, hot. Yesterday 106 with heat indices up to 114. It's hot. And humid, relatively speaking (50-70% humidity...though I grew up in Houston which is REALLY humid.)
2. Share one thing you love about this time of year. Air conditioning.
3. Share one thing you do NOT love about this time of year. It's hot. Oh wait...did I already say that? Also, my husband works outside. Also, his pastime is riding a motorcycle. It's HOT.
4. How will you spend the remaining days leading up to Autumn? Scampering from one air-conditioned building or conveyance to the next.
5. Share a good summer memory. Spending time at the pool or beach. Oh, and my town has a "fest" called "The Dog Days of Denton" which is all about dogs and their people. I love that fest, and it's one of my favorite things about summer here. But note well: It is held the first weekend in June. Because, dogs shouldn't be out in heat like this. (Yesterday I saw a service dog in training on the campus where I work...he/she was wearing little shoes. Really.)
Bonus: What food says SUMMER to you? Yard tomatoes. Yum. It's Saturday morning and I'm headed out to the Farmer's Market now! before the heat gets too hot.
