Summer

Friends went out to dinner in Connecticut and saw this view from the restaurant window.   A rainbow is always a sign of hope, a small miracle when the colors beam across the sky.

Here is a bit of color to brighten the porch on a summer day.  

What a wonderful way to express music.   Don't you find yourself humming a lot?  Don't you realize how a tune can lift your feelings or bring them down depending on what is going on in your life.    I usually have my station on every day and the music plays the tunes I am very familiar with and can sing along with or hum and memories float in happy refrains.    

Yes, some mornings are like that . . . there it is . . . attitude . . . and we all know how to change that.

Angie posted this on her Facebook and I had to laugh.    It remind me that sometimes I should keep my words to myself and here I am blogging like I know what I'm talking about.   

Wonder what words are pouring out of this old tree.   What wonders has it seen in its lifetime.   It is some picture, reminds me of 'a bad hair day'

It is Monday, the start of a new week in our summer of smoke and fires.     Patricia and I went up to visit the new summer art festival which was held in Stout Park near the Manley Art Center.   This affair had been held at the Port board walk for many years so it was interesting to see what ideas came out of the move.    I was reminded of the huge Art Festival in Nevada as the pathways circled around and the tents were set up following the contours of the land.    Each artist displayed their talents well and it was nice to see some new folks participating.    The jewelry makers displayed some very beautiful pieces, all unusual and brilliant in design and color.    The paintings and the photographs were of every size and shape;  some beautiful and some comical.    There were the soap makers and one young woman specialized in greeting cards both political and funny as she chose sayings from Shakespeare to Groucho Marks and had aprons and bags to match.   There was a huge area for those who wanted to snack and musicians on stage. 

There seemed to be a good crowd and I think the new area is going to be a good change.    Parking was a problem but then it usually is when such a large affair is in progress.    It is just nice to know that the leaders of this group had the courage of their convictions and found the way to keep the festival going.  Now if I could get them to adjust their prices maybe I could get my Christmas shopping done.

Put a bounce in your step and get Monday going.     Hum your worries away and find reasons to share YOU with those you love.     Have a latte and splurge on a big breakfast this morning and start your day right.     Don't forget to exercise and keep those arms at the ready for someone needs a hug today.  Come to think about it, I wouldn't mind one or two myself.    Hugs to all.