summer solstice

today is the first day of summer. my naturally optimistic attitude says, "well, at least we don't have to put the air conditioner units in yet". i don't know how many times i've heard "it just doesn't feel like summer". but it's true, we are a bit vitamin K-starved as a region. it was dry enough to have a bonfire last night and watch the stars. that helped.

as much as i like to start with seeds (in those nifty little peat pots that grow when you add water--great childhood memories, but i digress), plant starts will have to do this year. it's an exercise in faith. as i write, spots of light are appearing through the pine trees. i don't want to miss this window of opportunity for a great country walk because it may not be open for long.

like anything, it calls for resourcefulness. can i make it summer inside my soul and beauty from what i've been handed? here's to celebrating the start of a new season...