August

With the summer weather so inviting, I’ve been taking time out to work in our rather large yard. I really enjoy being outside, trimming down shrubs and ground covers, as well as tending to my annuals in their containers.   It’s interesting though, as much as I want to be outside doing yard work, my mind can have a tendency to want to focus on all the things that are wrong in the yard.   When that happens, I notice how my mood changes.   I notice I start feeling less joy in being out…

How’s your summer been so far?     Mine has been great! I love summers! I have especially been enjoying this summer because we started it early this year. We actually got some really nice May and June weather. That’s not always a given here in the Northwest.   So, having a milder spring/early summer (not as much rain-not as cool) was especially a bonus, as I’m sure you are aware the Northwest is not known for its sunshiny weather most of the year!   And, it has continued to be the type of summer that…