Those Dog Days Of Summer.

Those dog days of summer.

First squash of the summer! A nice summer solstice gift from the squash box.

Who knows how many sunsets have graced my walks across this marsh over the years. I love this time of year when the marsh marigolds (I think that’s what they are) are in bloom.

Homemade Tikka Masala anyone?

I learned the hard way what life is like without the salt marsh. I won’t make that mistake again.

Summer Solstice was an emotional day for me. I felt a lot of overwhelming feelings, and I got a phone call from a friend asking if I had seen the moon. I remember saying “woah you mean it’s Summer Solstice AND a full moon??” So I remember going out on my back patio to water my plants - I looked up. I am constantly reminded by nature, my little plants, and my cat that there is more out there to be thankful for.

Referencing my previous post about having holes left in you from past hurt - Maybe those parts will never be filled again - maybe we all have to learn to live them - they are a part of who we become over time. Even the moon has its craters, and so will I.