This Monday morning post for the first day of August will be performing two acts: the first is our typical Monday recap of the week that came before, and the second is the first post for the month of August. Summer requires doubling up on tasks to make more free time for others, or for simply taking in the summer days before they go away.
July was a banner summer month – it felt like a return to the fun and jam-packed days pre-COVID and pre-adult responsibility. I’ll pack that all into our summer wrap-up later in the season – for now, just a quick nod to the past week, and the past month, and a moment of appreciation for all the sun and fun we’ve had of late.
August 1st marks the start of the final full month of summer, and while I caution everyone not so sleep on September as far as summer goes, I did feel the very first inkling of a shift in atmosphere as my friend Kira and I sat on the patio the other night, and a breeze passed that whispered of cooler nights. Soon, the crickets will begin their tell-tale chirping, and I’ve already seen the flower buds of goldenrod, still coiled in tight bud, but ready to brighten the day with their yellow blooms. For now, and only for now, I will pause to breathe in and breathe out the wonderful July, and open my arms for whatever August may bring. On with the weekly recap…
Imitation sunshine, for those rainy days when the real thing eludes us.
Cool shades, bro.
The glory of a summer morning classic.
A letter to my brand-new Godchild.
Seashore memories bound in stolen stones.
The utter mockery of this daiquiri.
Familiar angels: a summer weekend in Connecticut brings sun and fun.
A fresh summer snack of simplicity.
Petunias in black and white shouldn’t work as well as this.
In the words of Blanche Devereaux, “Waterlily…”
Dazzlers of the Day included Lucas Kunce, Lee Pace, and Charlie Puth.
