I get cranky in the summertime.
It's too hot! It's too humid!
I have to kick myself out the door every day, because
I'm determined to not become a summer recluse.
For me, that is so very hard to do!
But what if I didn't go out?
What would I miss?
beauty
details
colors
life
I would miss cute little animals scurrying across the yard.
This little guy, who was about two inches long,
moved very fast and tried to hide under clumps of moss.
I would miss furry creatures among the hosta leaves.
I tried to tell her it's too hot to be
wearing a fur coat!
I would miss the beautiful colors,
shapes, and patterns of nature.
And, I would miss the tiniest of mushrooms.
Is it just me being hot or does this one look like an old-fashioned hand fan?
Do you remember the kind businesses gave away, especially funeral homes?
Maybe I'm dating myself here!
Anyway, it makes me cooler just thinking about fans?
I think that now you see why I can't hide inside!
I would miss the blessings!
"Sometimes
I need
only to stand
wherever I am to be blessed."
~ Mary Oliver
