Friday, July 1, 2011




'Tis moonlight, summer moonlight,
All soft and still and fair;
The solemn hour of midnight
Breathes sweet thoughts everywhere,

But most where trees are sending
Their breezy boughs on high,
Or stooping low are lending
A shelter from the sky.

And there in those wild bowers
A lovely form is laid;
Green grass and dew-steeped flowers
Wave gently round her head.

Well, Friday has finally rolled around.  And a three day weekend, to boot.  Been looking forward to this.  I really have no special plans for this weekend.  I do hope to get out and do a little shopping, maybe get a few little things to last me through this summer.  The problem is that the stores move through the seasons so quickly that there are no guarantees that I wil be able to find something.  It was last year about this time that I went out all excited to find some sales and was disappointed to find that the summer items were relegated to a few racks and fall items had already taken over.  

I'm sorry, but that really bothers me.  Time is already passing by so quickly.  For gosh sakes, give us a chance to enjoy it.  It's summer.  Let me enjoy it.  Autumn will be here soon enough, and if the stores want to put their fall items up in August, I won't complain, but July?  Too soon.   I don't know about you, but when its 90 degrees and humid, and the sweat is pouring off me, I can't even look at a long-sleeved shirt, so, for the life of me, I don't understand their logic.  And the holidays....that's even worse.  They'll have Christmas here before we know it.  


But, hey, I'm not going to sit here complaining.  It's a three day weekend, and I am going to savor every moment of it.   Ancestry sent me an email that they've got the records of the Sons of the American Revolution, and I plan to make some time to check it out.  What perfect timing...a three-day weekend, a day to honor those who fought that our country may be free, a day to honor our ancestors...  


...and with that, here's hoping each and every one of you have a wonderful weekend filled with joy, love, and laughter. 



8 comments:

  1. Wishing you the same my friend.
    I'm with you on that subject of what the stores carry and WHEN!

    Happy 4th .....just being above ground is reason for a celebration at my age. ;0)
    You knew I'd make a funny ha ha ,,,didn't you!
    (((hugs)))

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  2. Happy Independence Day, Mary to you and yours!

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  3. Stay cool and enjoy your holliday. X.

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  4. next thing you know there will be all manner of Christmas things in the shops! it's like they are racing us through life - all the time.. slow down is what is screeching in my head!!

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  5. Hi Mary......Happy 4th to you.

    xo

    Jo

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  6. Oh my gosh this happened to George and I the other day at the store looking for floats for the pool. I couldn't believe that everything was on clearance. This is 4th of July weekend and the summer is over?! I so agree don't even want to see those heavy clothes this time of year! Hope your weekend was a great one! Love you!

    (((HUGS)))

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