Sights and Sounds of Late Summer Days


Oh this week has been glorious, the humidity gone, and a brisk chill is in the air in the mornings.  I know, I know, it's too early for this change.  Well, don't worry, the warm weather will be back tomorrow almost reaching 90 degrees once more.  I'm at peace with another warm up, you see, I know that these warm ups are limited now.


This week was the start of school in our area and with that is a bit of stillness and silence.  Even the cicadas are being quiet..maybe they're in school as well!  I used to love when school started, new pens, pencils, notebooks and new teachers.  I felt comforted being wrapped in a schedule with syllabuses.


I finished the hat for my dear friend's daughter, thank you for your well wishes and comments, I've passed them on.  Oh and she loved the hat!!  Currently, I'm am resting a sore forearm from all the aggressive knitting that I did.  The pain was worth it though.  I can still knit but I know my body and rest is what is needed for two or three days.


Have a lovely weekend and see you Sunday!

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 28, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    enjoy the peace...... and rest of your forearm :)
    have a lovely weekend special lady xxxx

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 28, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    It is overcast and cooler here this morning, I love it.
    Take care of yourself and enjoy the day, the weekend,
    this life!

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  3. AnkeAugust 28, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    We had a few days start out with lows in the upper 50's and lower 60's - it was glorious! Even the days weren't as hot and the humidity wasn't terrible. Now we're back in the 90's and the humidity came back with a vengeance. Oh well, at least we know fall is on the way. Give your arm some rest and have a great weekend!

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  4. Kylie M-WAugust 28, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    It's been a little fall-like is weather here lately but school is starting later this year... I can't wait for it to feel truly like fall. Have a lovely weekend, get lots of rest for that forearm!

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  5. flyingjenAugust 28, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    We had some cooler days last week and it was lovely. Not that it's been a horrible summer but I love feeling that fall is in the air!

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  6. mamasmercantileAugust 28, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    Autumn is definitely on the way here. Have a good rest over the weekend and enjoy.

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  7. StefanieAugust 28, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Hope your arm gets better soon. I have to watch myself too, my thumbs and elbows. I love the quiet of back-to-school but I do miss my babies a bit. We have crickets or cicadas here at night. It was a new experience for us as we never heard them in the city.

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  8. Kim August 28, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Have the most wonderful weekend Karen.

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  9. Darcel {MahoganyWayMama}August 28, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I am not ready for cooler weather. Maybe because I know what's coming right after, our first full northern winter.

    Trying to enjoy the moment and soak up the temps being in the 80's again.
    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  10. Amy at love made my homeAugust 28, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    A lovely walk! Hope you have a great weekend. xx

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  11. Judy S.August 28, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Have a great weekend, Karen1 Fall is coming, I agree. We had a tiny bit of raing thins morning with more to come; it's really needed here. This summer went by at warp speed, didn't it?

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  12. stephAugust 28, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    enjoy the weekend!!! :) send me some cool, OK???

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  13. TahneeAugust 29, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    And a lovely weekend to you too! I also always loved the beginning of a new school year, and to be honest I'm a little envious of all the kids that get to start a new school year now.

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  14. ericaAugust 29, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    we are finally going to get rain...at least that is what is promised. Sorry to hear about your friend's daughter and your arm...hope you feel better soon!! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  15. GraceAugust 29, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Like you, I am looking forward to Autumn, although I can't complain about the summer we have had! I love the shot of the acorns, Karen, it's great. I hope you're having a lovely weekend! 💓

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  16. Caffeine GirlAugust 29, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    As a student, I loved going back to school in the fall. As a teacher, I have mixed feelings, more because of the system than the kids.
    Hope your arm is beginning to feel better.

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  17. VickiSCAugust 29, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Looking forward to Fall, it has been a long, hot summer in South Carolina and not much rain. The children have been in school for a couple of weeks now, have never gotten used to the early return in August down here. Hope your arm recovers quickly!

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  18. NicoleAugust 30, 2015 at 3:42 PM

    Very beautiful! It may be a little too early for the brisk air, but I have to say that I love it as well.... The last leg of summer is always sweet to me. Have a great week :)

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  19. debby emadianSeptember 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I love the photo of the acorns a perfect end of summer image.
    I hope that the weather stays cool and calm for you.
    dx

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  20. YanicSeptember 7, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    We have little signs of fall everywhere as well. Seems like the summer just flew by, but I welcome the change. Like you, I always loved back-to-school days and now with little miss starting kindergarten, it has taken on a whole new meaning. :-) I hope your arm is feeling better. xo

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