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Sunday’s Brief Respite

Morning rain over the Thimble Islands. Sunday's brief respite from the summer heat was an invitation to step out for a walk this morning, and I am so glad I did. The nature trail by the marsh was serene and still, and for the first time in weeks, my heart was, too. Juniper and Yarrow Queen...

The Bedroom Bookshelf

Put Something In by Shel Silverstein Draw a crazy picture, Write a nutty poem,
 Sing a mumble-gumble song,
 Whistle through your comb. 
Do a loony-goony dance 
 'Cross the kitchen floor, Put something silly in the world That ain't been there before. Shel Silverstein’s classic book A Light in the Attic was published in 1981,...

REDUX: How It Went Down

A little grass-is-always-greener (or whiter) repost for this scorching hot summer day.

A Little Summer Magic

You never know what you'll see in the summer woods! HAPPY SOLSTICE! xoxo, Jen • • • ©2013, Jen Payne

A Summer Day

I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicadae lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder. — Terri Guillemets • •  • ©2012, Jen Payne

a standing meditation

What am I wading for? What am I waiting for? What am I wading for? What am I waiting for? What am I wading for? What am I waiting for? Jump in! • • • ©2012, Jen Payne

Summer Whisper

Yesterday, while I stood knee-deep in meadow grass to capture wild fleabane and raspberries in bloom, while a joyful bee dipped and danced in front of me, I almost missed the visitor who came quickly down the path. I think she thought I was a flower — leftover perfumes from the day — but stopped...

Summer Top Ten

1. Colors zinnia dahlia dianthus coreopsis liatris cosmos delphinium geranium hydrangea fresia gladiolus mari-gold 2. Feet bare feet on hot pavement with colorful, painted toes wearing flip flops hiding in sand 3. Summer Places secret summer places — like Brigadoon from the mists — a screen porch for lazy afternoons a food truck serving lobster...