Bring on the autumn
I first noticed the autumn beers were out on the shelves in the third week in August. A month on, summer is still to give way. It seems any ounce of creativity or drive I had has been wicked away by the unrelenting humidity (it’s back). Somewhat untimely, as the previous week I started a little teaching and have to dream up engaging lesson plans.
Miho’s wedding broke the monotony of the month. During the reception, I enjoyed watching people rushing around with bottle of beer, introducing themselves, filling glasses and hurrying back to grab another bottle. It was rather like one of those Japanese endurance games, but in suits and kimonos. Rather surprisingly, I felt bright as button the following day.
The garden is much the same, if a little tidier, still waiting for the strong sun to fade. Kento continues to stumble about and is keen on pulling himself onto anything head height.
Glad that the wedding went well…
Comment by Meg Wolff — September 21, 2007 @ 8:50 pm
I’m so tired of this weather and wish autumn would hurry up and get here already!
Comment by tanabata — September 22, 2007 @ 3:43 pm
I think it has - still a bit humid, I really can’t concentrate on anything.
The wedding was a bit different to what I was expected - although not unexpected. We had a good time. I normally get a bad head the next day, even after a easy session. It must be something to do with your frame of mind. Miho and her husband returned from Okinawa the other day, well and with a Hibiscus cutting for me to try my luck.
Comment by adekun — September 24, 2007 @ 11:27 am
Hello,
I feel your pain in regards to the humidity in the garden. I have not attended one wedding this year, but my unwed daughter has been a bridesmaid three times this year. Since you enjoy gardening I was wondering if you would enjoy reading a book “Diary of a Wannabe Gardener” by me Dorothy Guyton. It relates the trials and tribulations of a Mississippi gardener and all that she goes through in nature and life. It is quite humorous and captures the essence of we gardeners. If nothing else, it breaks the monotony of waiting for nature to behave for you in the garden. It is available at Amazon.com and other on line book sellers. the price is reasonable $9.95. I’m hoping to start a lot of conversation with my gardening families across the world and this is a great dialog inducer. Enjoy nature and enjoy life. Happy reading.
Comment by dorothy guyton — September 25, 2007 @ 1:37 pm