waiting for autumn

 There's a rumbling in the distance; this goes on every day, with rain of course, and high humidity. I think Thursday will bring dry air. 

The eyes of the Lord are upon those who love him; he is their mighty shield and strong support, a shelter from the heat, a shade from the noonday sun, a guard against stumbling, a help against falling.

                                                                                               -  Sirach 34:16

"Autumn insects sing a sleepy verse now. It sounds old, worn thin and comfortable, like the knees of old overalls.  Along the side roads the bright gold of thin-leafed wild sunflowers gleams from its dust covering and attracts the eye as quickly as mention of easy money. Purple ironweed is diminishing in the pastures; thistles are down to their last silken tassels; goldenrod pours its heap of raw gold into the general fund."

                                                - Rachel Peden