Hard to believe that the summer is flying by, but I must be enjoying it, as I haven't even thought about catching up on writing as the out of doors has kept my mind very occupied!!
Summer in Northern Saskatchewan is pretty darned short, and living on a farm, it is the busiest time of the year as well, which makes it even shorter...... Every chance I get, I am outside...picking weeds, boots off the lawn that were drug there by the dogs, a flower or two, fresh fruits and veggies.....or maybe - just sitting and enjoying the weather.
The wardrobe for my Summer Fashion Show mainly consists of shorts, a T-shirt and a pair of flip-flops....
The cast is that of Ted, myself, a couple of casual farm hands (neighbour kids) or a student from France (last year was Pierre, this year Alban) and of course anyone who stops in for a coffee or a beer....
The real 'pièce de résistance' of Summer's Fashion Show however, is the stage!!!! Our yard (although alot of work) is beautiful and relaxing.....the garden provides a menu for the cast that is second to none!!!
I truly LOVE just hanging out in my yard or going for a walk down our road to watch the sky and listen to the birds and the frogs.....or maybe just listening to nothing at all.......
Here is a view from the far end of the road where I like to try and walk a couple of times a week....not sure if it is better for my body or my mind.....
Morning coffee has been being enjoyed this summer from our patio, which is very nearly completed (YAY).....only to be made better with more wonderful ideas I am sure!! The flowers are fabulous this year with all of the heat and humidity and this is definitley one of my 'Happy Places'. As you can see - there is a chair here just waiting for you to join me for coffee....I would love to cast you in the show!!
We have a couple of new additions to the yard, here is a Bald Eagle which I have tethered over our fruit & berries to try and keep the birds that like to eat our harvest away....he seems to be doing a pretty good job.... We also have a Peregrine Falcon on top of the Grain Bins to fight off the pigeons!! He too is accomplishing his task.
The fruits of summer were not that great in the Saskatoon Berry patch this summer, however, our Cherry tree and raspberry bushes produced more than they ever have to make up for it...I am now waiting for the Plums to ripen, which also are very fruitful this year!!
Life is a wonderful stage of activity in the summer and it all happens so fast that sometimes we forget to stop and enjoy all that it has to offer. Our heads are stuck looking down at the weeds in the garden and swatting mosquitos rather than looking a little higher to the beautiful pods of peas on the vines right next to them, or the wonderful berries in the trees along the road and the flight of a robin collecting food for their young.....
Try to take a few minutes each and every day to sit and reflect on something unexpected, or just plain beautiful. Cast your eyes to the sky instead of the middle of the road and see what beauty will open up to you.....
Enjoy your Fashion Show in small moments if you are too busy or consumed to take a whole day...you will be surprised to see how rejuvenating a morning coffee on the patio can be....come join me!!
Lorna
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