The Sounds of Summer

My windows are open to the mild breeze this evening. I hear crickets chirping. I am not aware that I heard others this year. Seems these are the first. It is one of the classic summer sounds.

Every two months a pest control service comes by, clears the webs away, sprays to kill whatever bugs are too abundant in a given season. The stucco stays clean. The eaves are not loaded with spiders, the ants no longer walk in as they please looking for the tiniest morsel. The products used are sprayed to a ten foot perimeter and won't hurt the pets. It seemed a bit extravagant when I first signed up for a trial time, but I am pleased with this service. I also believe it helps the house stay healthier, not so likely to become a dinner for insects.

Yet, I'm happy that at least ten feet out there are crickets communicating.

(Poof)?

I like how Suzanne just poofed her way to autumn.
Not so fast however, because (poof) we're back in summer!
Those that know me, know that summer is the best season for me. So. I'm hoping for a warmish autumn.

It's Really Not Springtime

I live in the land of peaches, walnuts, and rice. I don't live in the mountains with an alpine climate. So why are some of my plants so confused? Beats me!
Yet I have many Cyclamen in bloom (December and January bloomers as a rule) and then the Wisteria has decided to give us a second showing. Both are very frequent and blast their aroma across the yard.

Summer Living

I have moved. To the outside.
With the patio project complete, the weather very nice, there is no point to being indoors. I pretty much live out there now. I have Harry Potter, some knitting, Pepsi.
I come inside to get food, load the dishwasher, and sleep. It will be over all too soon.
So today I'll cut our grass, visit a grocery store, maybe wash my car, and soak up more vitamin D.

Ideal Summer Day

For today the weather is forecast to be a perfect summer day. It wasn't phrased that way, but that's my take on it.
Temperature 84'
Low humidity
Wind 5-10 mph, blowing over the delta
Sounds of grass being mowed
Birds chirping
Raspberries on the vine

So, that made me think, what makes a perfect summer day?
Tell me, what is your perfect summer day!