I wish I could bottle these days. We are enjoying my favorite season…Indian summer. I just looked up “Indian summer” in the Farmer’s Almanac online, and apparently there are numerous criteria that must be met for “official” Indian summer.
But for me, a string of days in the 80s in the middle of October qualifies. We’re trying to make the most of it. After all, this run of hot weather likely is our last chance.
Last chance to get sprayed with the hose outside.
Last chance to eat a popsicle on the deck.
Last chance to dig for worms in the garden.
Last chance to conquer the play set ladder in bare feet.
And to conquer the slide!
Not so fast…that will have to wait for next summer!
This winter, when the world outside is bleak and frigid, all I will need to do is uncork the bottle that I have saved up. My bottle of Indian summer. There will be enough inside for each of us to feel the warm garden dirt, smell the green grass, and lick the drips from our Firecracker Popsicles.
Indian summer…last chance to save it all up.
Mollie, this blog reminded me of the Divers song Canned Goods…”taste a little of the summer, grandma put it all in jars.” Great photos!!
Oh you’re right! That’s a great song. I wonder what happened to that group. Thanks! ❤️
I think we had one day of Indian summer this year. Since then we have had blustery wet weather …not sure if the leaves will be at all pretty this year. Sad, becuz I love Indian summer days too. It seems too early to pull out the winter clothes but when you’re cold, there isn’t a lot of choice! But as I said to another woman at the grocery store this afternoon, “At least it’s not snow!!” (“In everything give thanks!”)And we are all feeling sorry for the farmers who are having a really hard time harvesting this year…and when they are finally able to get into their muddy fields, it will cost a bundle to dry the beans & corn which will be so damp and wet. Not the best year for them.
So enjoy your beautiful warm days for me too! <3
Yes the cold weather has moved in here! Glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks,Norma! ❤️