Summer in Massachusetts offers a variety of experiences. The weather is inconsistent, but the beauty is not. This morning, I sat behind my home watching nature.
Before this summer, I don’t think I ever noticed that wasps are drinking more from my bird bath than the birds do. That is probably only because I have moved it closer to me than usual so they come when I am away,
A little red squirrel is capable of making a lot of noise. When his friends join in, it becomes hard to think, so I pause to listen and enjoy them. They were new to my woodland “neighborhood” last summer. It was so wet then, I was unable to get to know them.
A short distance away I have several lakes, ponds, and trails. My dog loves swimming. Lakes are her favorite. She is not a fan of kiddie pools, except as a large drinking bowl. This photo is from one of her favorite “swimming holes.” As you can see, she is quite happy to cool off on a hot summer day.
The American celebration of our Declaration of Independence from England happens on July 4th, in the middle of summer. I enjoy the firework displays, however, my dog does not!
2024 marks 248 years since the beginning of our struggle for freedom.
“We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—-. . . .” The full text is available here. The image below is from Blogspot
Abba, help all of us all of us to find, or make time, to enjoy the outdoors this summer, reflecting on our innumerable blessings, given freely by our Creator. Wherever you live, you have life, and our Abba offers it abundantly.
