August 2019 |
This has been a strange month with weather fluctuating between hot and cold. We had one stormy night with lighting flashes and bursts of thunder. It was almost impossible to sleep. Now the trees sway in the wind in a colder breeze and the sky is overcast. Other days and nights were lashed with rain. Sometimes the night sky was illuminated by a full moon which quickly faded. *
* The flowers in our garden are beautiful. Some of them have been beaten down by wind or rain. * At present the Welsh hills are invisible and rain - once again - is lashing down. We are fortunate living in such an area. I have always enjoyed watching the rain running down window-panes. *
Roses in Uetersen my home town. * Our roses are still partially in bloom and bees buzz around them. It is wonderful to see how Nature continues to provide food for insects. Too often human beings ignore the work which insects do on their behalf. * The trees are now swaying in the wind and we can no longer see the distant Welsh Hills. *
Just where are those Welsh Hills... * The weather has turned quite cold. Wind howls both during the day and during the night. More gulls have come for bread while a herring gull waits patiently on a high roof. Autumn is on its way ... *
The still patience of the herring gull reveals an ability to wait in hope. * It is now early afternoon and one can hear the sound of lawn mowers. The trees sway as the wind blows. * We are now approaching Autumn, with many varitions of flowers still visible. * The weather has become very warm - or hot ! This can make it difficult to think. Dave has arrived wearing a T-shirt with short sleeves - relishing being alone. * There is now a certain stillness in our garden. The trees are standing quietly, not making any movement. *
Some insects fly around seeking nectar and a welcome shade. * August can be a very hot month but stillness lessens the heat. * WISHING YOU EVERY BLESSING AND KIND REMEMBRANCE
|
Ingathering |