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Do you smell it? Pumpkin spice is in the air! Summer is
about to give way to fall—at least in my imagination. Time to wrap up summer
and move on to my favorite season, fall. Despite the recent turmoil, it wasn’t
such a bad summer. I checked off most things on my Summer Fun List (completed
items highlighted in red):
- Read by the pool
- Have a movie date with a friend—instead, we went to the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg
- Attend yoga classes at Karma (no affiliation) while our circuit training class teacher is off having a baby
- Schedule a massage
- Go on a playdate with Laure Ferlita and her puppy, Shelby
- Create and read from a Summer Reading List (post to come about this)
- Indulge in a black cow
- Escape for a beach weekend with my husband
- Go to the 2019 Etsy Craft Party
As far as my Summer Reading List goes, here are the books I
specifically mentioned, finished titles again highlighted in red:
Mansfield Park,
Jane Austen.
The Island of Sea
Women, Lisa See.
Ride with Your Mind, Mary Wanless.
The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, Edith Holden.
The Foundling,
Georgette Heyer.
Also of note:
I went on a Lucy Knisley graphic memoir binge (my favorite
was either Kid Gloves or Something New)
Read or skimmed several books by Alexandra Stoddard
Revisited Agatha Christie’s The Tuesday Club Murders
(first appearance of Miss Marple)
This summer has felt long and hot and impossibly difficult
at times, but things are looking up. Problems are resolving. Work is coming my
way that is helping to pay for the recent horse and car expenses. When you read
this, my husband and I will be road tripping in New England. I’m so grateful
for all the good in my life, and all the kind words and thoughts you’ve shared
with me. I’m breathing big sighs of relief, and actually looking forward to
what comes next.
I hope your summer was just what you wanted it to be. What
was your favorite moment? Any simple pleasures or everyday adventures you’d care
to share in the comments below?
In other news, click here to read my article, “Tantalizing
Tallahassee: A Tampa resident’s visit to Florida’s State Capital!”
