"By all these lovely tokens
September days are here,
With summer's best of weather
And Autumn's best of cheer."
Hello on a grey last day of August 2020 (yesterday now). It seems like summer could be over but the best summer months---September, October, lie before us here at the beach. Hopefully in all their golden silent splendor.
I ran errands this morning! Much hand sanitizing, though masks seem no longer worn here. I wear mine anyway. (edit: in the interest of keeping accurate history, masks are mandated by law and must be worn indoors in public places. People do comply. But outside now, dogwalkers, neighbors chatting, beach goers, mail persons, etc, no one wears a mask outside now, whereas thru mid August everyone did so.)
Here is the first colorful leaf of autumn.
When I got home I decided to make a quick trip to the beach entry, to check up on the seashell art installation after some windy rainy days. You may recall the shells were pretty much buried during H Isaias earlier this month.
I had my own rainbow shell in my pocket! Dare I leave it out there?
The outdoor sandy feet shower, not working due to Covid safety---Mo is so sad that he can't get a drink here. Yes he and I have walked as far as the beach bench twice now, on cooler less sunny days. And yes, it is about half a block, but too hot for chubby boys. Mo is always very puzzled and unhappy with any changes in his world, however small. Today I'll bring bottled water for him and hope that helps.
The installation looks great! The roof line of the sheltering house says, "Leave a Shell for Kindness". I
It has been uncovered from the sand deposited by H Isaias, and moved further up the dune face.
I love all the painted shells.
I don't see my pastel scallop shells, but since no one was about, I slipped my Rainbow shell into the group where it seemed to fit just fine.
Will we find these shells in years to come, only remnants of their paint and wishes left to remind us of this terrible year? Who knows.
I moved on, enjoying the late summer dune foliage.
The bayberry crop looks very good. I always marvel that in colonial times, some enterprising pilgrim had the notion that these tiny berries could be morphed into fragrant pale green candles.
Roses and rose hip together---
No goldenrod yet, not even a hint [for the Monarch butterflies] but some dune spurge, a pretty pale yellow flower.
The beach beckoned gloomily grey---platinum sky, pewter waves--- but Baby Mo is in remedial training for his new separation issues so I headed home instead. Beach walk next week, it looks lovely.
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| the blue plastic walkway is an accessibility walk, making a smooth surface for carts, strollers, bikes, wheelchairs. I don't know if our usual grey wood walkway will return, I know workers were not available during the stay at home time in the spring. Settling up and remaking the grey wood path is labor intensive and costly. |
love
lizzy
gone to the beach....
Nature notes: dragonfly migration was August 26 and 27th, clear blustery days.
Full moon tonight, ''full corn'' moon. I hope the sky is is clear; photo is from another year....
*Quote at the beginning was borrowed from Sue in Suffolk's informative blog.
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We should have some lovely spring weather, at least for one more month. Are masks not required in your state?
ReplyDeletemasks are mandated by law and must be worn indoors in public places. People do comply. But outside now, dogwalkers, neighbors chatting, beach goers, mail persons, etc, no one wears a mask outside now, whereas thru mid August everyone did so.)
DeleteThere's something so pretty about the bright flowers against the sand. Such a neat idea about the shells - sense of community. Glad you were able to get out and run errands!
ReplyDeleteInteresting your observation about the masks, here where the population is so sparse folks are being diligent about wearing them in the stores. Though many times pulling them off as soon as they're outside near their cars. I love the idea of messages and painting the shells. No full moon here, cloudy/showers the past two nights.
ReplyDeletemasks are mandated by law and must be worn indoors in public places. People do comply. But outside now, dogwalkers, neighbors chatting, beach goers, mail persons, etc, no one wears a mask outside now, whereas thru mid August everyone did so.
DeleteWhat a lovely beach walk...
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see real rains today...[other than the fact that I have to go see my eye doctor this morning and drive home with dilated eyes ;000]
I love Autumnal days, too...my favorite season
of all. I still mask up and glove up for the grocery store as, I've noticed, do most people during the early hours...
Hugs from under my "bumber-shoot" ;))) Julierose
The appearance of your beach roses, berries and other flowers are exciting. A lovely confirmation of the constancy of Natures cycles. Penny
ReplyDeleteI love the beach roses, such a pretty color and the hips they make are HUGE! I still think you should snitch one or two and make a cup of rosehip tea, very good for you...
ReplyDeleteOur rainy days were spotty and mostly missed us, although we got a tiny bit. The rest of the rain has disappeared from the forecast though until the middle of next week. :(
You got to put out your shell, yay!! I've been waiting for that!
I can remember when 'bayberry' was a common scent for candles but I don't think I've seen one for ages. Makes me wonder how they figured out the berries would burn well - maybe they used part of a bush in a fire and noticed? LOL, I wonder about the strangest things, I know!
Nice that you can get out and walk, and I hope Mo is able to get over his anxiety quickly.
Masks are required here indoors, too, but not outdoors or where you can maintain 'distance'. I don't get out much right now but I've seen several people in stores without masks - but then again we're in a rural area so not that many people in the store at once, so can stay apart.
Hope you will have a good weekend!
I hope for beautiful late summer weather for you! The grey pathway pics always bring a sense of calm. Just beautiful. The blue might not be as appealing, but what a wonderful thing to make available.
ReplyDeleteAre you feeling anxious when out running errands, or are you sort of comfortable being out and about?
That's so nice that the shells were arranged again. Yours looks very happy out there. Kind of dig the one with the spacecraft, too.
You and Mo have a nice Labor Day holiday!
Kel