A month of humid and
Undulating heat that
Gushes over us like rock
Under a waterfall until we
Sweat and swear and suddenly
Tilt toward Fall – mourning summer past.
I’m off for an end-of-summer blogging break. But in the meantime, click on the links to these delightful posts by wonderful bloggers who have some joyful reviews (of a particular book) that flash with insight. Happiness Between Tales by da-Al; Luanne Castle’s Writer Site; and The Showers of Blessings.
Beautifull definition of August.
Well, I agreed to this definition.
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Thank you. Here’s to enjoying the last days of August – savor every one.
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Enjoy and embrace it
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Perfect description of August, Pam!
Congratulations again on your book–and the reviews. Enjoy your break!
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Bittersweet farewell to summer, always. Thanks, Merril. ❤
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You’re welcome, Pam!
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Have a great break. I´m off on one too.
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The blogosphere will miss us, Darlene. (grinning). “See” you soon.
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Have an awesome break, Pam. Beautiful August poem, and congrats on the wonderful reviews! Hugs.
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Many thanks. Just about finished your Sea Witch book which has bewitched me!
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Ha! I’m glad you were bewitched! 🙂
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It’s been so gross out this month. Hard to get anything done (on our new camper), needing to walk the dog early or late, and now it rains. After this summer, I’m not sure we like summer anymore in New England either… Maybe spring and fall are the best? 🙂 Enjoy your blogging break, Pam.
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I’ll be upset in January that I complained about August. 😉 New Englanders are so proud of their challenging NE weather. ❤
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so well written and illustrated. I’ve just been thinking about the winding down of the intense summer season as well – have a wonderful holiday
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Without the heat and humidity (and rain) we wouldn’t have these dazzling sun flowers. But it did take me aback when I found the pumpkins growing in a field nearby. Seasons come and go…too quickly! xo
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Yes!
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Enjoyed your poetic definition of August. Have a relaxing and rejuvenating break.
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Thanks so much, Beranette. To August’s gasping goodbye (hot sun and a hurricane looms next…).
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Lovely poem, Pam. Enjoy your break! xo
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Thanks Jill. The hummers seem to love August, I will say that! 🙂
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Enjoy your end-of-summer blogging break, Pam! I hope you make the most of the precious last days of summer. Love your word choice, “undulating heat.” An apt description of what we’ve been having. I will choose to remember the beautiful days we enjoyed.
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Absolutely, Barbara. In November I will think of August as a pleasant memory. ;-0 Good luck this weekend with Henri roaring up to show his presence.
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What a perfect acrostic description of August. We curse while we are in it and, when the cold comes, we lament its passing.
Enjoy your holiday! I’m off for a week on mine, too.
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Good timing for you and me, Dale. Have a good blogging break as well – I hear it’s “good for us.” ❤
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Indeed… and so I’m told 😉
Have a lovely one!
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I loved your poem, Pam, but I have to admit that I never miss summer when it’s gone. 🙂 Bring on the cold weather! Enjoy your blogging break! ❤
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That’s amazing, Amy. I miss summer so much in March and April. By August, I fearfully and longingly (at the same time) look forward to the fall. 🙂
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Lots of bloggers are taking breaks, all well deserved.
The glimpse of happy sunflower faces reminds me of a bunch I bought at the grocery store. They looked hale and healthy for a day or two after I put them in a vase. Then they drooped their heads in shame. Maybe their stalks needed support with little stiff tubes. Maybe they needed a BREAK. Enjoy yours! 🙂
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Well, I do feel a bit droopy, Marian. I need a bit of refresh with beach, water and rest – no stiff tubes though, please. 🙂
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This is a fun salute to sweat and the dog days of summer! Enjoy your break Pam. 😊
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I’ve always wondered why they call it the dog days of summer. I’ve never known a dog who likes the sweltering heat of August. ;-0 Here’s to a break in temps and a fresh breeze by the end of the month. ❤
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That would be nice!
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Have a terrific break, Panela.
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Thanks, John. A bit of a respite in writing and thinking is good for the brain (or so my brain tells me). 🙂
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Yes it is.
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August has always been a hated month – hot and humid! You describe it so well Pam. Have a wonderful break.
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Thanks, Balroop. The poems from your latest book will help me relax and re-charge. ❤
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Wow! I hope you like them. 🤗
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I seldom check my Amazon ‘Book Reviews’ page, but your wonderful 5-Star review of “The Cracked Mirror” is one I will most covet. Thank you so much, you delightful ‘Warrior Princess”! Enjoy your ‘Blog Break’ and be safe and happy… Billy Ray
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Your writing and story in The Cracked Mirror has stayed with me long after finishing it. You’re an excellent writer, Billy Ray. No surprise, as you are a WARRIOR. 🙂 xo
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Enjoy your break, Pamela. I’m sure we’ll still be around when you get back.
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I’m counting on it, Pete! 🙂
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Great poem of August and I love the waterfall.
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Have a wonderful summer break xo
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We dodged a hurricane and enjoyed the HOT sand and cool surf with high waves thanks to Henri. East Coast weather is …. always challenging, Denise. 🙂
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Enjoy, enjoy!! We all need fresh perspective on occasion. Love the poem using the letters of August. I’m always thrilled to see autumn come in, especially after the summer we had this year. It was record breaking all the way around. See you soon, I hope. 😉
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Oregon had a challenging summer, to say the least. The waterfall photo, by the way, was taken by my son at Mt. Hood in Oregon. Here in the East Coast, the humidity and record rain fall made summer a bit disappointing. But still – a heck of a lot better than winter. :-0 (in my humble opinion). 🙂
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Have a great break 💕
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It’s been a fun last summer blast! Thank you. 😎
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I always laugh when we approach the end of August. People in hot and humid Texas begin sounding like Michiganders at the end of March — all we want is to get out of the AC (instead of the cold) and back outdoors! Enjoy your break, however you spend it!
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I know. We complain when it’s too cold in the winter and when it’s too hot in the summer. Personally I’ll go for the hot!. I’m cooling off with ocean waves right now. Here’s to enjoying all 4 seasons. 💜💙❤️💚
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Enjoy your break. Summer is going far too quickly.
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I suppose summer goes so swiftly because we all love it so!! 🧡🧡
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A Summer Salute sharing Sunflowers. Beautiful, Pam. Enjoy your break!🌻
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Thanks Erica! A little break is so good for the brain and the soul! 🤗
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Loving your Instagram photos!
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THANKS – it’s been an amazing seashore break. We lucked out with the weather. Ahhhh. But now, soon, reality and September will set in. ;-0
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Enjoy your well-deserved Blogging Break, Pam. I’ll be here when you get back – and I’ll be ready to follow your continued tales and adventures.
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Thank you so much Donna! Lots of adventures with family now but I’m not sure if I’ll be allowed to write about any of them! 😬🤪
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I hope you are having a wonderful break, Pam.
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It’s been full of sun and ocean and fun, Robbie! 💙🧜🏼♀️
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Enjoy Pam! And congrats on the wonderful reviews. ❤
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Thanks Debby. I always feel funny being away from the blogosphere for a little while but I know it’s good for us. “See” you soon!
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I know this feeling. Go forth and enjoy! xx
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Enjoy!
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It’s been a great flash summer blast. 😉
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Have a wonderful brea1k, Pam. I enjoyed your lovely poems, and congratulations on many great reviews (including mine, haha).
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I’m having a great break thanks to beautiful reviews like yours, Miriam! 😃💚
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Good to hear it, Pam! My pleasure for the review.
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Enjoy your break Pam! The exhausting summer demands a cool break 🙂
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Thanks- but I never want to let summer go.., 😎
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have a great break1💖💖💖
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Thank you, Cindy. Just back and I’m having a bit of whiplash from returning into reality. 🙂
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Wonderful images! I scrolled through them as I looked out my window at pouring rain here. They were a wonderful escape.
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Thanks, Arlene. The rain here and the HOT sun produced those sunflowers at a local farm near my house. We’ve had remnants of a hurricane pass through since I took that photo, but the sunflowers are still standing up tall. 😉
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Pam, hope you’re having a fantastic break! August this year has been very cool and just GREY!
Congratulations on the wonderful and insightful review! I will be sharing my review of your book in September!
PS. The sunflower field looks amazing … can you wander between them all and absorb the beauty closely? hugs xx ❤️
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Hi Annika!! So glad you’ll be blogging again soon. I love your posts, and the one on Sally’s Tapestry a few days ago was terrific.
Yes, visitors to the local farm were allowed to walk amongst the sunflowers (for a small fee), take photos, and cut a few to take home I took this photo before the “opening” began, so I just stood on the sidelines and took my shot. I’ve passed these sunflowers so many times since, and despite Henri the hurricane passing by with lots of wind and rain, they still stand up tall!
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Wow! I’m impressed the sunflowers withstood a hurricane, shining bright for your and everyone on their travels!😀
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thanks for being a guest on my blog, Pam! much appreciate & wishing you the best 🙂
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I was honored that you asked me to write about memoir and flashes, da-Al. Many thanks for the opportunity. Hope lots of people come by and visit your fabulous blog. xo
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Oh, how clever — and wonderful. I love it.
Have a relaxing break, Pam. Hugs on the wing!
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Sadly, the break is over (two weeks) but it was mahvelous. :-0
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Hope your break was grand😊 and if you’re still on break that it’s going fabulously 💃. Cheers 🥂 Dee
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Break is over. Sigh. But fall activities have begun amidst continuing summer weather. Yay – I’ll take the warmth as long as possible. 🙂
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ENJOY 🍁 it all 💃💃💃
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so now you must be back from your break, very kind of you to post links to others works, like you poem and pics 🙂
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Now that “life” in the fall has began full speed, the break seems ages away. However, this one taught me how important breaks are. I’m going to try and take more of them! ❤
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I take at least four a year to do some more intense retreat 🙂
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