Saturday, August 22, 2009

Summer Winter Winds

The gray sky, the more than whispering wind, and the few yellow, green leaves dropping from the trees makes this August seem more like fall. Strange how the weather turned from hot, steamy soup to cold, damp, dishwater. Alas, this summer has gone by us without much outdoor enjoyment.

However, I did experience some new things this summer. I saw a live catfish for the first time and was amazed at how ugly this species of fish is. The skin reminds me of a dolphin or shark, gray and smooth looking. It is the face that makes this fish so horrible. Plus, they also bleed red. To me, fish do not bleed, let alone red.

I drove my fiance's truck in the big city. I'd driven in the Cities before, but not in The Boy's truck. It was okay and I must admire GPS units for without it, I would have been very lost and not so confident.

But summer is coming to an end. School starts on Monday and the pools will be closing. Soon, the chill will cause the air to bite and the drive-in restaurants to close. I must say that I do not enjoy the thought of putting on my winter parka, with it's many layers and warm offerings. I do not wish to cover my hands in fuzzy mittens and watch my breathe float away into the cold. Nor does shoveling, snow plowing, and scraping windshields sounds pleasureable. Sigh.

However, today I am going to enjoy the sun. I am going to feel warm rays on my skin and live today.

3 comments:

Mz.Elle said...

Sounds like the best way to live:)
I'm dreading Autumn too,just because I know what will follow shortly after. Booo to snow and cold! Aww well,the sooner it comes the sooner we'll be done with it and before you know it,we'll be enjoying Spring again!

Colleen said...

I love fall, and especially I LOVE winter. Hate all the extra shoveling,scraping,and biting cold, but the beauty of it all makes up for it.

Bring it on!! :))

Mz.Elle said...

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private and need it so as to give you permission to read. I'm @
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