There’s still about a week left before I head back to London, but the place is clearing out, the weather is closing in (not that it’s been that good this summer), and I feel myself getting ready to get back to my real, workaday life (whatever that is). So, as my first official act to mark the approaching end of the summer, here’s my list of what I’ve been up to, in no particular order, some with photographic evidence, some not:
1. Watched gallons of rain pour out of the sky, but still managed to get a tan.
2. Enjoyed my garden
.
3. Spent lots of time with family and friends.
4. Grilled an ocean-full of fish (but only
sustainable ones).
5. Rode the waves as often as possible.
6. Watched the sunset
off the deck of my favourite restaurant on my anniversary.
7. Did lots of yoga and ran a road race.
8. Grew a pineapple and
then ate it.
9. Flew to England for the weekend to go to the Polyverse Poetry festival and see “Dreams of May” performed.
10. Watched the Red Sox beat the Yankees.
11. Wrote one poem and did some minor revisions on the new novel, but mainly spent a month NOT working.
12. Moved Number 2 Son into college and began to gaze into the depths of an empty nest.
13. Mourned the passing of Ted Kennedy.
A pretty full couple of months, by any account, and I’m sure there’s much that I left out. I know the next twelve months will be full of new adventures, accomplishments, frustrations, moving forward and stepping back. You can now expect to hear from me on a more regular basis to keep you up to date on the latest of the life of this one writer-wife-mother-sister-daughter-friend-teacher-student.
Oh, how lovely you’re back. What a busy time you’ve had.
I am most stunned by No 8, and do request (I don’t normally do this) that you visit here because you’ve proved lots of people DO know how pineapples grow. I am so impressed.
Big hugs on the empty nest, but I bet you don’t spend too much time staring…
JJ: The pineapple was the thrill of the season. My gardener gave it to me in a pot. I spent 2 months watching it sit there. Then it turned yellow and when I went to touch it, it fell off in my hand. It was soooo sweet. Now I have the huge top leaves sitting in water in a bowl and I’m wondering what will happen next.
You grew a pineapple? That impressed me the most, from what sounded like a wonderful summer. Hope to see you soon.
Glad you’ve had such a good time. Sounds like quite an eventful summer.
I was actually getting worried as to where you were.
You missed four weeks on this blog
http://nadinelaman.blogspot.com
which I think you would have got involved in. Have a look. Its final week is tomorrow to friday.
glyn
I have to admit I found growing a pineapple quite impressive too. I don’t even know how they grow. I tried to follow ther link but it’s not going. Also -‘ran a road race’- wow! Glad you had a full satisifying summer.
I’m sorry my link didn’t work. If you’re interested in how pineapples grow see my post on 10 August.
On the whole, that sounds like a lovely summer, especially the Sox game – I’m a big fan. 🙂 Hope you can enjoy the empty nest and find your way back into the writing.
Sounds like a wonderful summer full of contented sighs and happy moments.
Your garden looks lovely!
Welcome back!! I too am most impressed at your pineapple growing skills…most impressed indeed!!
Perhaps when your back we can arrange that get together we’ve been talking about for ages!!
C x
Sounds like you’ve had a wonderful summer – and I’m sure you’ll be well ready to get back into the swing of things by the time you get back to London. I LOVE your pineapple – totally impressed and envious! xo
Thanks all you pineapple lovers. And Glyn, thanks for the heads up about http://nadinelaman.blogspot.com
I’ll go check it out now.
And as I was lucky enough to form part of 3), I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for letting me be part of your creative, life-enhancing, pineapple growing summer!
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