Whatever happened to Summer?
Next week we are changing months... September! So, where did Summer go? Did it ever even turn up?
The grey skies, rain every few days, few suntans around, litter on the sidewalks. Disillusioned people who did not go away for holidays, who could not afford to go... Despondency...
We are all in the same boat in London.
And yet, my glass is half full. I have been on lovely walks with my dogs, seen the luscious greenery that is rare for our summers here... We are recovering from our loss of our beloved puppy Pugsy and are grateful to still have Lulah and Billy. And we have each other AND our health. My life is so much brighter than this time last year when I lost my 89 year old mother AND was struggling due to my weight... I have good Forum Friends to turn to, at any time of day or night, whether in need or not.
My 25 year old jet-setting niece chose to spend her Friday evening with my husband and myself - we enjoyed being family over a nice meal. Our son, who lives with his girlfriend in our village, spotted us during his cycle ride home after work and called out a hello - felt good to have been spotted on the high street!
I'm increasing my protein and nutrition awareness by reading, curled up in my sofa - Autumn is on her way! Time to get my knitting out and plan home made Christmas cards...
Life feels good enough. Last weekend I rescued a cat which I kept for 4 days before finally tracking down its rightful owner. Nice cat. This weekend? Weeding the cottage garden, trimming shrubs, sanding down and oiling garden furniture. Pottering and being thankful that I'm well and happy...
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The world is my oyster...
oysters are an acquired taste...
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