Summertime

Felt like a good day for some Ella Fitzgerald.   (Isn't every day a good day for some Ella?)  Singing "Summertime," from Porgy and Bess.

Summer is officially in full swing at our house.  The sun is shining brightly in a clear, blue sky, and there is a decided need to get out and do things in the sunshine among the younger members of our crew.

The rose bushes in front of our sun room are ready to burst into their second flush of blooms.  The first were so spectacularly thick that I cannot believe this can match it, but the sheer number of buds on them says otherwise.  It is a good year for the flowers in our yard, and I am grateful.

Just up and enjoying a pleasant morning today.  Some days, it just feels so good to be alive.  Today is one of those days for me. 

Summer:  soak it in...