I am...hopefully WAS, at this point, one of those whining people. I'd like to think it's because winter was brutal for me. I was ready to leave CO for 3 months starting Dec 1 and hung on by my fingernails fighting my mood and my constant panic to find escape. Ask me how many hows I spent googling the warmest place I can drive to...So when spring didn't come with the usual sunshine it was tough. I did learn that if it's over 65 degrees and pouring I don't need to run. That's good news. But the glory of spring rain, the joy of greenery leaves and more happy flowers than I ever remember is worth it. Yes, I said it. But winter? MEH.
Sounds like you and I represent some kind of balance in the universe as I spent most of the past few summers googling the coolest places I could get to (or MOVE to if Denver is just going to be hot all the time now!). And similarly, I've been learning that if it's over 65 degrees (at all) I am starting to be able to handle it (although man does it make me grumpy!) At least we can all agree the green and flowers have been amazing this year -- now we just need it to not completely dry out and get all scorching hot or we'll just have extra stuff to burn -- and nobody wants that!!
Gorgeous photos, thoughtful reflections, fascinating research, but most impressive to me is your descriptive imagery. I am always in awe ( and proud) of your talent as a writer. Loved "...when heat grabbed the mic before winter had a chance to even take center stage.." XO
Thank you thank you!! I always feel grateful when visualizations like that one travel through my fingers and into words in front of me -- they feel like a gift. Like this spring did! xoxo
Gorgeous. I'm so jealous! Spring and autumn are my favorite seasons. We didn't get a spring here in West L.A. (or not to my satisfaction). We had Graypril and May Gray and now June Gloom, generally in the 60s (we pay extra for good weather here; I would like a refund). The sun is finally breaking through that marine layer (for a few), but I have missed the sun and the moderate warmth of a lovely spring. I'm told we'll have a hot summer then more rain via El Niño. Love the rain (we are in an endless drought here, so I really love it), but it stole my springtime. I might have to adjust my expectations to endless summer/winters, with a few days of spring/autumn to hold onto. You are a talent, Jennifer! xo
Thank you!! Yeah I had to celebrate the crap out of this spring because I don't think I've experienced a real one for at least a decade in Denver. Fall is definitely shrinking, too (just so hot!) I just learned about "June Gloom" (that's exactly when my son moved to CA!) -- hope you're enjoying lovely weather now. And yes, I think we all need to adjust expectations and grab the joy where we can! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :) xo
Thank you so much for sharing this. It provides important information while emphasizing the importance of celebrating the beauty of what is right here today. <3
So we need to invest in property together somewhere and divide up the year?
Just read the June was the rainiest since the 1880's!!!
OK I love that idea!! I've already been thinking I wish I had the means to migrate hemispheres to avoid summer altogether in the warming climate...
I am...hopefully WAS, at this point, one of those whining people. I'd like to think it's because winter was brutal for me. I was ready to leave CO for 3 months starting Dec 1 and hung on by my fingernails fighting my mood and my constant panic to find escape. Ask me how many hows I spent googling the warmest place I can drive to...So when spring didn't come with the usual sunshine it was tough. I did learn that if it's over 65 degrees and pouring I don't need to run. That's good news. But the glory of spring rain, the joy of greenery leaves and more happy flowers than I ever remember is worth it. Yes, I said it. But winter? MEH.
Plus I love your writing and pics :-)
Sounds like you and I represent some kind of balance in the universe as I spent most of the past few summers googling the coolest places I could get to (or MOVE to if Denver is just going to be hot all the time now!). And similarly, I've been learning that if it's over 65 degrees (at all) I am starting to be able to handle it (although man does it make me grumpy!) At least we can all agree the green and flowers have been amazing this year -- now we just need it to not completely dry out and get all scorching hot or we'll just have extra stuff to burn -- and nobody wants that!!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! :-)
I appreciate you back!! 🥰
Gorgeous photos, thoughtful reflections, fascinating research, but most impressive to me is your descriptive imagery. I am always in awe ( and proud) of your talent as a writer. Loved "...when heat grabbed the mic before winter had a chance to even take center stage.." XO
Thank you thank you!! I always feel grateful when visualizations like that one travel through my fingers and into words in front of me -- they feel like a gift. Like this spring did! xoxo
Gorgeous. I'm so jealous! Spring and autumn are my favorite seasons. We didn't get a spring here in West L.A. (or not to my satisfaction). We had Graypril and May Gray and now June Gloom, generally in the 60s (we pay extra for good weather here; I would like a refund). The sun is finally breaking through that marine layer (for a few), but I have missed the sun and the moderate warmth of a lovely spring. I'm told we'll have a hot summer then more rain via El Niño. Love the rain (we are in an endless drought here, so I really love it), but it stole my springtime. I might have to adjust my expectations to endless summer/winters, with a few days of spring/autumn to hold onto. You are a talent, Jennifer! xo
Thank you!! Yeah I had to celebrate the crap out of this spring because I don't think I've experienced a real one for at least a decade in Denver. Fall is definitely shrinking, too (just so hot!) I just learned about "June Gloom" (that's exactly when my son moved to CA!) -- hope you're enjoying lovely weather now. And yes, I think we all need to adjust expectations and grab the joy where we can! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! :) xo
Thank you so much for sharing this. It provides important information while emphasizing the importance of celebrating the beauty of what is right here today. <3
Thank you for reading -- and I hope you're finding beauty in your today! ❤️
I am - right now it’s in my puppy snoring away. She is an early riser but she’s learning to entertain herself in the mornings then come back to bed.
Aw I love that!