How I do love the earth! I feel her thrill under my feet. I feel
somehow as if she were conscious of my love, as if something passed
into my dancing blood from her.
- James Russell Lowell
- James Russell Lowell
Summer is at an end and we're enjoying Autumn with her balmy days and odd showers.
In South Africa, Autumn starts on the 20th of March and ends on the 1st of June, when Winter starts. It's almost 3 months of the most gorgeous weather, with cooler temperatures perfect for gardening and other outdoor activities. Winter is usually short-lived, June and July, with August bringing the winds that clear the landscape of all debris, ensuring a clean slate for Spring which officially starts on the 1st September.
Let us rejoice in Earth's unending beauty. Let us protect her from harm.
Let us remember her strength. Let us remember her fragility. Let us
act in ways to respect and love her.
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Lovely painting Maree
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much John. We've seen the last of summer now and I'm sure you are well into spring...
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