An End of Summer Feeling

A tiny feather floated down zig-zag fashion

and landed on my Gaillardia flower.

It made me think of autumn leaves falling.

This summer has been particularly hot

and we have experienced heat-wave after heat-wave

with temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius.

It has been uncomfortable

and I prefer the cooler seasons of autumn and spring.

Luckily the lake is not too far away and I can reach the water

in fifty minutes on foot

or take the metro for fifteen minutes if I prefer.

Which way is the wind blowing?

The weather vane tells me that it's coming from the south-west.

Steam boat rides are always part of summer!

My grandson loves to look at the workings of the boat!

We have a summer tradition of going on a steam boat when he stays with me!

Chrysanthemums are already planted in my window-boxes

I love these striped ones

and the centre of the yellow ones too.

The early morning sunshine streams into my home

and I just love witnessing this peaceful moment.

My coloured marbles love the sunshine too!

The clouds formations remind us that a change of weather is coming

Sunset

and sunrise

The light is changing

an end of summer feeling

storms are on the way.

This is the essence of my summer.