It’s the middle of September . . . and I offer this R-E-P-O-R-T.
At mid-month, I’m . . .
R . . . eveling.
Yes. Our weather (which was cool and rainy for much of the summer) has turned Very Hot and Very Dry (but, thankfully, not humid) in September. (And appears to be staying this way for as long as the forecast can see . . . ) So I am reveling in lovely evenings on the patio, soaking it all in before the nip of fall and the ice of winter finally move in.
E . . . ating.
My tastes and food-moods really change with the seasons, but so far (and because of the aforementioned and long-lasting heat wave), I’m still eating and enjoying “summer foods”: burgers on the grill, corn-on-the-cob, peach cobbler. Soon enough, I’ll be craving soups and chili. But for now? Anything that pairs well with a glass of Sauvignon blanc, please.
P . . . laying.
My playing-with-art-supplies adventure continues! Some painting. Some collage. Some drawing. Lots of fun — and freedom. My art journey is moving full-steam ahead, and it’s been enlightening. (And probably I should share my adventure with you here on the blog soon, as it’s a colorful, whimisical world I’m living in.)
O . . . verflowing.
All of a sudden, my lists of . . . ideas and chores and books-to-read and things-to-make . . . are just overflowing. Inspiration is surging, that’s for sure. I can feel the change of season is coming, even though there is no physical evidence of that seasonal change quite yet.
R . . . e-reading.
I’ve been reading some really excellent books lately (and you’ll hear about some of them soon, as it’s almost time for my fall equinox Top Five Books post). But right now, I’m re-reading The Ministry of Time in advance of our Read With Us discussion tomorrow. Y’know, there is much to be said for re-reading! I’m getting so much more out of this book . . . the second time around. (It’s amazing how much more you see coming . . . when you already know what’s coming.)
T . . . ransplanting.
Well. Not quite yet I’m not . . . but soon. We have a truly spectacular, self-sown redbud tree in our front yard. And this year, that tree has spawned several baby redbud trees in one of my garden beds. I’ve been nurturing them along all season long. They are small (very small), but I am ready to transplant them to other areas of my garden. Free trees! Ain’t gardening a wonder?
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And that’s it for this check-in. How about you?
What’s going on for you . . . at mid-month?
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I’d gladly take some of that cooler rainy weather that you had all summer — we had hot and humid for most of the past several months, and now we’re having hot and dry. We might get like a quarter of an inch of rain this week. So I’m over summer, but I can understand why you’re enjoying it now. And JoJo clearly is liking it!
I wish you lots of luck transplanting those redbuds! Those are my favorite trees in the early spring.
I do really like these Mid-month reports, Kym! Last week was (very) warm here… but this week it looks like sunny days (with a hint of rain midweek) and temps in the perfect upper 70’s. I will take it! I love these volunteer redbuds! What a delight that is! (Thanks birds? Or breezes?) And I can’t wait for you to share more about your whimsical summer making!
It was 50 last night after several hot days so I’m turning on the oven to make meatloaf tonight! I keep finding little holly trees in the yard, which is a bit strange because I don’t know where the nearest one is, but I always dig them up and plant them in a pot. So far I’ve only been successful with a couple, but I hope you fare better with your redbuds.
What a wonderful picture of Jo-Jo…obviously enjoying the weather. Our September days have been pretty much perfect (for moi). The days can get warm, but the nights and early mornings are delightfully cool…almost chilly. Redbuds are such gorgeous trees – hopefully your transplants will be successful.
What a wonderful September you are having! In the Deep South, temps are finally dropping into the 80s and it’s been gray and drizzly off and on, which is a big relief. Migrating Baltimore Orioles and Ruby-Throated Hummers are passing through my yard, stopping at their feeders. Local birds are eating my ripe Beauty Berries. I can see all this from my kitchen window. This is part of why I love the fullness of autumn.
We are having some lovely end of summer weather, in the 80s, no humidity, and dropping back to the 50s at night. We could use some rain, but I’m not going to complain!
I love this weather! Sounds like you’re having fun. We’ll get together soon!
We’ve had lovely warm days with no humidity, too, and it’s wonderful! It looks like it will cool off this weekend, though, and I’m okay with that since we’re camping for my birthday and I love a daytime fire when it’s on the cooler side. I’m jealous of your volunteer redbuds!
We’re having typical fall weather here and even snow at Alta (retreat weekend). Although, the color hasn’t really popped this year with only the tiny gold honey locust leaves being pasted to the sidewalks by the rain. How very, very wonderful you have redbuds to transplant. We spend $800 on four redbuds for our condo. Yay! for you free trees, indeed!
Oh man, we’ve had the warmth — but definitely with the humidity, too! And I hate that part. 😉 I love your colorful art stuff. I’m looking forward to the October Fodder challenge — not so much to make new fodder, but for more ideas for USING it. Redbuds always remind me of my mom. <3
Sounds like life is good for you, which is the best!
And, as usual, I love the pup picture. xoxo
Happy Solstice! I do love the way you PLAY with the -ing words in these monthly posts. It was 93 degrees here today and I am still eating salads, and dreaming about soups and roasted vegetables. (and jeans. again) and here’s to re-reading – especially soon after we read for the first time (while we still remember the thread of the story). Looking forward to reading about your MoT discussion.