THE END OF SUMMER
The summer days are fading, as they must
From endless hours to short and fleeting light
The bird’s once bright, immortal tune, now cries
A melancholy aura to the dusk
The children fiercely climb, and dream, and race
Before their wild and unchained days depart
And yet beneath the zeal lies a half heart
For there isn’t time, there’s only enough space
The sun seems low, a hazy orange sphere
Now reminiscing sweetly of the days
When endlessly before you summer lay
And as in the deep, crimson dusk you stir
Your soul joins with the birds in wistful brood
Crying for lost summer days, for childhood.
Shannon Georgia Schaubroeck
I had a very different post in mind for today until I sat down at the computer and reflected over the weekend’s events.
This summer has been a very busy one for me on the work front which did not give me the time to enjoy the daily activities of summer…..in fact, this summer seemed to fly right before my eyes, which is one of my regrets. Life is short, and up here in the mountains our summers are very very short, so each one that slips by unnoticed is a shame.
This last weekend however has been different than all of the rest because I made time to clear my schedule in~spite of my workload.
Early Saturday morning after cleaning the bunny barn, I took a few pictures of my garden in the heavy morning dew. The air was very cool and yard was alive with the twitter of birds. In the early morning sun, I was surprised and pleased with the gifts that were given to me.
The spider webs on the garden fence were glistening in dew, as were the Sungold tomatoes ripening on the vine. It was an indication to me that this was indeed going to be a good day……and it did not disappoint.
After the barn and garden chores, I set upon my trip to visit with fiber friends. Did I bring my camera? Of course I did. Did I take any pictures………of course not. This Woolen Rabbit is much too chatty and forgetful at times, but the company was absolutely wonderful and the fiber trekking was fabulous. I have to admit I was smitten by a beautiful cherry wheel…..but I need to think on that a bit more.
Sunday we spent the afternoon and evening visiting with Dan and Jean (Scottish Lamb).
It was such a treat to meet a friend from afar. After reading Jean’s blog for as long as I have, I felt that I knew her family before I even met them……….and it was good. I SO enjoyed our visit and I know that Ken did as well.
Monday was the day I was going to spend the day working, but the day was beautiful and my summer had been one of work already so I decided to take the day off and just enjoy it. It was a good choice……….somehow magically, lobster, steamers, corn on the cob and good company appeared and it was all good.
I hope your Labor Day weekend was just as good!
The Woolen Rabbit 
That food looks so delicious!!! And your pictures and post are beautiful. 🙂
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your summer was much like mine . . whizzing by outside the window while i had my face glued to the computer. but still, it permeates the house in some ways and this weekend was a nice break from all that. (well most of it anyway!)
happy labor day!
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I am truly sorry that I missed out on Saturday’s fiber trekking. I will make sure that doesn’t happen again- life is way too short. Glad you got some time off to enjoy it all. Do tell about the cherry wheel.
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We had a blast, Kim! We felt like we knew you guys forever! The boys miss Skyy. lol.
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Stunning photos. Glad you had such a lovely day for your event…the food looks amazing! 🙂
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You made that wheel sing. It was wonderful to see you. Yes, you must go see Tess too, WHAT a store she has. Mr. Etherknitter and I are going back in a few weeks to Old Port. I’ll just W A N D E R down the street a bit more…
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Lovely photos. Summer always goes too fast for me but that’s because summer is my favorite time of year. So, what’s this about a new wheel?
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This summer has been a blur, hasn’t it? And you made me realize that we ate not a single lobster this year…criminal! Must fix that. Love the web photo!
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Sounds like a great relaxing weekend. I can’t say the same but the weather was wonderful. So, tell about the cherry wheel!
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Wasn’t that wheel wonderful!? Great to see you, thanks for the laughs.
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Beautiful photos! The spiderweb is my favorite. Everything is so much more enjoyable when we slow down and relax. Glad you were able to do that.
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Ah, I wish I could have been there! From the little hints I’ve gleaned, it sounds like it was really a wonderful day. I’m intrigued by the reference to the wheel… I hope someone else took a picture. 🙂
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I can’t believe that my children are already back to school today. Wow. I love fall, though, so I guess I am ready for the calendar to say September.
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Oh yum!!! Make room, I’m coming over for dinner next time!
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Kim, I really enjoyed your post this morning. You captured how I am ffeeling. Summer is so short here. It flew by in a wink. It was a spectacular weekend. We had lobsters and steamers too.
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Your posts are always such an inspiration. Seriously. I have been complaining of the horrible heat, but not appreciating everything else that also comes with the summer season. Time spent with the kid’s out and about, grilling out back in the yard, trips to the beach, etc. Your post brings it all to mind, and makes me think of even more things to be thankful for. As I go out to our rabbit house in the back, and clean hutches, I am going to take time today to sit with them and think about everything this beautiful summer season has brought our way. The kid’s are at school every day now, and the fall season is approaching. The holidays are ahead, and there is much to look forward to as well. HUGS to you and your family always. 🙂
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perfect holiday 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder to slow down! It has been a busy summer, here, too, and I haven’t been paying my usual attention to the beauty around me.
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You always make me smile. 🙂
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