DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 31st

     

It’s the last day of August.  It’s Monday.  

It’s the beginning of a new week.  

What more can I say.

Yesterday I lost my August 18th blog for some reason. The text disappeared and I had no idea what I wrote.  Besides that I lost seven days of August acrostic pieces I wrote also. I tried to retrieve them as they were on my phone notes app but could not. It saddens me to no end. 

Today is my last AUGUST acrostic.  I’m not certain about doing them for September.  

With fall coming up, college football is back in swing.  I do not watch professional football but enjoy how the college teams play out their hearts.  With fall also comes pumpkin spice season and of course apple cider season.  I am not a fan of pumpkin spice as much as apple flavored beverages.

Doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the pumpkin spice though. 

I always enjoyed fall with driving to look at the leaves that were changing colors.  Mother Nature’s wonderful painting of trees especially in the Endless Mountain area of Northeast Pennsylvania.  

I think I’ll be reflecting a lot about autumn in the coming days.  

Until next time....enjoy the last day of August and as always Stay Safe.    

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     August 31st....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Last day of August....another month gone 

     by the wayside....not sure where the 

         month went 

It’s another Monday....at least the sun made 

      an appearance today unlike 

        yesterday....perhaps being sunny won’t 

          cause the Monday blahs and blues 

No specific plans....I’m getting use to doing 

   things on the spur of the moment these 

     days....or do nothing and stay inside 

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                      AUGUST 31st

                  © Scottie-ann Murphy 

August will bid us farewell a fond today

Unbeknownst to anyone yet what 

       September will hold

Gridiron college games will soon begin play

Under clear autumn skies fans will huddle in 

     the stadium 

Saturdays I’ll sit at home to watch my       

       favorite college team

Then patiently wait for the following        

       Saturday to repeat the process 

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             AUGUST GOOD BYE 

            © Scottie-ann Murphy 

We bid August a sad farewell....dog days of 

       summer gone for another year 

Fall will arrive in twenty-two days....cooler 

      days and longer nights 

Pumpkin spice season begins....coffee, 

    beer, cocktails and milkshakes 

 Crisp apples and apple cider in abundance 

Pumpkins, scarecrows, cornucopias 

     decorate the home 

Friday night high school football 

  and Saturday afternoon college football 

    games return to the gridiron

We enjoy watching the non-professionals 

        play with passion 

Leaves on the trees change to brilliant hues 

     of burgundy, gold, orange and red

Hayrides, haunted houses and corn mazes 

   provide fun activities to young and old 

Indiana Summer arrives with the last few       

    warm days of fall

Fall fun, food and football we enjoy until Old 

    Man Winter arrives 

  

  

   

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 30th

   

Short reading today. 

Sunday has rolled around again.  Tomorrow is the last of the month. Not sure where this month went but it’s gone.  Next month I may not be posting daily but I will see. 

Yesterday my AMVETS veteran’s club reopened after the second lockdown.  I’m sure many will be excited to go back out there.  Me, I’ll wait few days before venturing out to the club.  I do need to stop by to catch up with things, but at the moment will wait. 

The AUGUST acrostic piece focuses on beach walking as does the verse.  As I’ve said before it’s one of my favorite go to themes. 

The narrator in the verse picks up shells but only looking for perfect ones. They also are trying to clear their thoughts on why things happen as they did. 

I hope you all have a great day.  

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe. 

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      August 30th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

I wake up to the aroma of coffee....so lucky 

    my hubby gets up before me to get it 

     ready....coffee and a lazy morning

Undecided on my daily plans as of this 

     moment....do I venture out to the now 

       opened AMVETS....do I wait for few 

          days to make an appearance 

Sure with the reopening the place will have 

    its 50% occupancy....then again who

      knows....be nice to see some folks I 

        haven’t seen since end of June 

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                      AUGUST 30th

                 © Scottie-ann Murphy 

 Alone am as I walk barefoot along the 

       sandy shoreline 

  Unsettled my mind as thoughts swirl in my    

       head like a tilt-a-whirl 

   Gently breeze blowing off the gulf waters 

       a tad on the chilly side 

    Unlikely am I to encounter another in the 

       pre-dawn hours on the beach 

    Shortly the sun will rise eventually 

       warming the sand and earth 

    Till then I’ll kept on strolling the coastline 

        trying to clear the cobwebs in my brain 

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                 MAGIC NUMBER

              © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Cobwebs in my head....I am bewildered 

Thoughts swirling like a tilt-a-whirl

Round and round....there is no end

Walking along the shoreline hoping to clear  

        my head

Trying to comprehend why things       

     happened as they did....I find no answers 

  Only more questions marks in my brain 

     stopping on occasion....I pick up a 

            sea shell

Scrutinizing it....decide if it should be added 

       to my collection

So far I’ve only collected four....four perfect 

       specimens 

Five the magic number today....need one 

         more before leaving the beach

One shell for every month since you said 

       goodbye 

   

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 29th

          

I reflected when I awoke about bars and clubs still unable to open.  I remembered a few people told me they were glad when the bars opened for the first time, before the second closing, because they needed to have a drink or two. I wondered about that and found there are individuals who do not drink in their homes or can not indulge in drinking at home.  My thought was why not? Don’t these people know where the liquor store is located? In my state one can purchase wine and beer at the grocery store.  Hard liquor spirits along with beer and wine can be found in the liquor stores, that never closed during this pandemic.  Odd I felt as it is really cheaper to purchase from the stores than pay prices at bars and clubs. But then this is my personal opinion. 

I think about these individuals being first in line to get into the bar or club as no doubt there will be restrictions on the percent of indoor occupancy.  

Thinking about that I believe had to do with my AUGUST acrostic.  I am, I feel, being truthful in this piece.  Once the okay for bars and clubs to open again, of course like before, there will be restrictions; such as occupancy inside, social distancing and perhaps having temperatures taken.  I’ve been to a veterans club that opened recently again; they have guidelines to follow.  One is that patrons temperatures must be taken. It is quite easy these days with a hand held temperature scanner.  There is no touching one person by another; not like old days thermometer in your mouth or even in the ear.  Unfortunately I am sure there will be some individuals causing problems with the guidelines at the clubs/bars.  I also know these places will be monitored to insure they are following the regulations set forth. 

My second verse is about the last few weeks of summer from my childhood.  I got the most out of the last few weeks before school resumed.  The thoughts came to my mind for some reason. Think it had to do with the fact kids are returning back to school.  As a kid I wanted to get in as much summer fun those last weeks of August. 

Today is Saturday and the beginning of the weekend.  Enjoy your day. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.  

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      August 29th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

  I wonder about some people....upset they 

       can’t go out to drink as the bars and    

         clubs still closed....why can’t they have 

            drinks at home

I learned during the first club and bar 

   closing that there were some people who 

     said they don’t drink at home or can’t 

       drink at home....why is that....don’t they     

          know where the liquor store is located 

I can just see those people venturing out 

     once the places open....bet they will   

       make sure to be first in line to get inside 

          due the requirement capacity....I can 

            just see it now....sorry we are at 50% 

            capacity at the moment....please 

              you need to wait till someone 

                 leaves....this sure is the new 

                   normal 

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               AUGUST 29th

           ©  Scottie-ann Murphy 

   All await the reopening of the clubs and    

           bars 

   Unfortunately to date in my state they are   

       still closed

   Going to be a mad dash once they open 

       for many individuals to get out to their 

          favorite watering hole

   Unaware to a few patrons that guidelines 

     will be in place when this occurs

  Some people will complain about the 

       regulations and perhaps refuse to 

          comply

Then if the business gets a violation for 

     noncompliance they are the ones to 

          blame 

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               MEMORIES of AUGUST

              ©  Scottie-ann Murphy

A cherry popsicle on a hot August 

      afternoon

 It drips upon the scorching sidewalk 

 Making my hands and face sticky 

Summertime memory of my youth

An ice cold tumbler of lemonade on a hot 

   August afternoon

Sweat dripping from the vessel as I sip the 

    tart beverage 

Quenching my thirst after play

Summertime memory of my youth

Running barefoot under the sprinkler on a    

      hot August afternoon 

Cooling off myself, I become drenched

Water droplets drip from me upon the grass 

Summertime memory of my youth

Riding my bike to the park on a hot August 

    afternoon 

Swinging on the swing, going high to the 

    sky 

Climbing on the monkey bars, trying to 

     reach the clouds

Summertime memory of my youth 

Beach days on a hot August afternoon 

Building castles, burying my feet and legs in 

         the sand 

Swimming in the cool waters of Lake  

       Michigan

Summertime memory of my youth

Waiting for the Good Humor Man on a warm 

      August evening 

The coins jingle in my pocket

Sitting on the porch steps patient for his 

       approach 

Summertime memory of my youth

Lightning bug catching on a warm August 

     evening

Placing them in the jar, to light my way

Trying to see who collects the most

Summertime memory of my youth

Those days and nights of August 

Wonderful memories I relive in my mind  

 The simple fun I once enjoyed in my youth 

During the Dog Days of August 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 28th

 

I had to do an AUGUST acrostic about wearing on Friday.  It was something that popped in my head, the lines etc...as I sat having a few afternoon drinks.  The second AUGUST piece came to me as I thought about having a cherry popsicle.  I always had one when possible as a kid during the summer.  We had what is called mom and pop stores in different neighborhoods in the area where I lived in Chicago.  One area I lived in had a park about five blocks away where I’d ride my bike afternoons during the summer.  I’d meet up with other kids and one the way home I’d purchase a popsicle at the mom and pop store.  Another favorite summer activity was roller skating.   I remember strapping on those old metal skates to my shoes then use the key to tighten them. I tried to get as much fun into the days of August as I knew returning to school not to far behind.  

I reflected this morning on it being the last Friday of the month.  Where did the month go?  What did I do?  Like all months since this pandemic began they just roll one into the next.  

It’s Friday so enjoy the day; wear your red to remember everyone deployed. 

Until tomorrow....try to think about your August days as a kid; and as always Stay Safe. 

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     August 28th....DAILY REFLECTIONS

Last Friday of August....another month     

     almost gone....what did I do exciting 

        these past 28 days 

I reflect that I did errands....ate out where 

     other people gathered four times....not 

        just stopped for take out

I also tried a few new things to eat 

      and drink....read quite a bit....did a daily

         blog....nothing out of the norm for me

  

Oh it’s Friday....Day for the wearing of the 

       RED....Remember  Everyone   Deplored 

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             AUGUST 28th....RED

            © Scottie-ann Murphy

Always I wear a red shirt on Friday to 

     support our troops 

Until they are all safely back home, I will 

     continue to don my red 

Going out or staying inside, a red shirt is      

       what I will wear to support our troops 

Until they are all safely back home, I will  

      continue to don my red

Seems like a small gesture on my part to 

     show my support to our troops

 Till they are all safely back home, I will 

       continue to don my red 

  Remember   

         Everyone   

                   Deployed

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                AUGUST 28th (2)

             © Scottie-ann Murphy 

As I have my morning coffee, I reminisce on 

   my youth 

Under blue skies of August I’d enjoy 

      summer afternoons

Going to the park on my bike to enjoy the 

      monkey bars, teeter totter and swings

 

Usually stopping at the neighbor store for a 

     cherry popsicle before heading home 

Skating on the sidewalks, the old metal 

    roller skates strapped to my shoes

Those carefree days of August enjoyed, 

    before heading back to school 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 27th

 

Short read. 

Sometimes the strangest things pop into my head then they disappear when I get distracted.  This happened today. I had something on my mind, then received a text message.  My thoughts just seem to disappear and the text question took over.  Of course it was something I needed to Google.  Actually I was questioned about one of today’s wacky/weird holidays. Since I had no idea about it, I ended up doing a Google search.  The day is ‘The Duchess Who Wasn’t Day’ which is today. I also was curious about it.  I am addicted at times to using Google.  My husband has a habit of asking things about a movie, tv or song at times. I don’t have the answer so I end relying on Google for my answer.  

My AUGUST acrostic and verse focuses on yesterday mornings rain.  I did go out after 11:00am when it stopped.  Glad I went then as by the time I returned home it started up again.  I centered the piece around ‘what if’ rain continued all day.  The narrator of the piece would just remain home bound and make plans for the following day.  

I hope you all enjoyed yesterday’s escape of Madison.  Not sure what I’ll have her do next.  It will depend on what crazy wacky holiday is coming up next. 

Until tomorrow....enjoy your Friday Eve and as always Stay Safe. 

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    August 27th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

I love Googling stuff....I needed to find out 

   about a wacky/weird holiday I posted 

      today....got my answer in seconds

Google has become a good source for 

    many things these days for 

       me....especially using a thesaurus or 

          dictionary....no more looking it up in a 

             book 

Now if Google can only give me answers to 

  like where I left something I can’t find....or      

    when will our Governor let our veterans 

      clubs open again....of course my opinion 

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                 AUGUST 27th

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

As I listen to the rain at four o’clock in the 

    morning my mind wanders 

   

 Unable to fall back to sleep, I think about    

    what my day will hold

Going out for lunch was a plan but now not 

    certain 

 Unless by mid-morning if the rain doesn’t 

     let up, home I’ll stay 

     

 Soup and sandwich day it will be, lazy 

    reading day 

 Tomorrow I’ll try once more to make plans 

      venture out for a meal 

     

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               EASY DECISION  

           © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Off and on all morning the rain

Heavy showers at times

  Light showers on occasion 

Do I stay home or venture out into world

The rumble of thunder in the distance

A streak of lightning flashing across the sky

Makes me wonder the course I should take 

Perhaps staying home would be best

And have myself a lazy day 

 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 26th

              

Today I did two acrostic pieces. The first AUGUST centers around the current and ongoing situation of wearing masks. The new normal in our lives. The words and phrases of 2020 will be remembered in years to come as ‘social distancing’, ‘wear your mask’, ‘six feet apart’ ‘sanitizer and wash your hands.’  It is a never ending situation to remember to take the mask when you leave your car to walk into the store.  Now many places are taking temperatures.  

The other piece FRANCES is for the birthday of a friend. Describing her is hard.  She’s unique with all her dedication to being part of the American Legion and the honor guard of her post.  She goes out of her way to help those when called upon. As a hugger she’s having difficulty with the social distancing at the moment. 

I was challenged to do a flash fiction about today’s wacky holiday.  I decided to use Fran’s birthday as the back round for the gift received.  It was a fun twenty minute piece to compose.  I thought what a twist of  what the gift would be. 

It was an early morning for me with being woke up from rain.  I noticed it was foggy outside also.  Watched the sun try to burn off the fog as I had my coffee.  It’s Hump Day already. 

Today besides being National Toilet Paper Day it’s also National Cherry Popsicle Day.   So enjoy a cherry popsicle my favorite of the flavors. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.  

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     August 26th.....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Watching as the sun comes up to burn off 

    the fog....glad I don’t have to be out      

      driving in it this early

Rain showers woke me at 4:00am....unable 

    to fall back to sleep....up and about so I 

         read the depressing news  

It’s going to be a coffee morning 

      definitely....I also see a nap in my future      

           today 

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                 AUGUST 26th

               © Scottie-ann Murphy

Adapting to the ongoing situation to be out 

     and about not easy 

Unfortunately I am confirming to what one 

    needs to do when leaving the house 

Going out making sure I have a mask, 

    has become the new normal

Unacceptable not to wear one in most 

     places, I have found 

Sanitizer hands, stand six feet apart, social 

    distancing 

The newest phrases used most often for 

     the current year            

  

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                     FRANCES

     (For Fran Marron-Harper For Her 

            Birthday 2020)

             © Scottie-ann Murphy

Fun, fabulous, friendly, faithful are only a     

    few words to describe her 

Redhead that always has time to help out 

     those in need 

Always ready with a hugging hello to all she 

     greets and hugging goodbye when they 

           depart 

Now and again she may falter, but no one 

    individual is perfect

Coffee sees her through the morning, 

    Scotch helps her cope at night

Effervescent  personality, she bubbles like 

      champagne 🍾 

So on her special day, it’s HAPPY 

     BIRTHDAY to FRANCES 

       

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                 THE BIRTHDAY 🎂 🧻

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

Madison sat up, stretched her arms over her head then plopped back down on the bed.  It was her day; twenty-four hours to do as she pleased.  It was her birthday.  She had taken a few days of vacation from work.  Madison usually celebrated for a week during her birthday.  Her co-workers threw her a brief party the day before.  The cake, white cake with buttercream frosting her favorite had pink roses surrounding the outer rim of the confection.  The gifts were welcomed; she received many gift cards to her favorite places for food and drink. She could hardly wait to have the opportunity to use them.  

That evening Austin, the man in her life, made plans to take her out for dinner and drinks.  Her mother had made arrangements to take her to breakfast.  Birthday lunch would be with her friend Sarah.  Madison was excited that her day would be full with family and friends. 

Her brother had called to invite her for Wednesday happy hour at the club.  She always considered, Mac, to be cheap.  Her first drink would be free as it was her birthday.  She’d probably only have time for two drinks before Austin would meet her.  

She had been wondering what Austin would give her for her birthday.  The thought of not being home if a flower delivery would happen made her pensive.  Perhaps she thought he’d not send flowers.  Delivery of flowers always came to her workplace not home.  

Breakfast with her mother was fun; and inexpensive.  It was her birthday; she got a free breakfast at that particular restaurant on her birthday.  Lunch with Sarah had her laughing as she realized the lunch, like the breakfast, would be free since it was her birthday.  Madison chuckled as she finally figured out her family and friends were thrifty.  She hoped Austin would not disappoint and take her to ‘a free meal for the birthday person’ place .  It was then she realized, where they were headed that evening; and yes they gave a free birthday dinner.  Madison now hoped the gift from Austin would make up for the dinner. 

It wasn’t until she arrived back home that she received Austin’s gift. He carried the large box wrapped in pink gift paper into her house.  Placing it down on the floor he shouted “Happy Birthday”.  

Madison had no idea what to expect as she tore off the paper and opened the box. 

Laughing heartily, Austin had taken a cell phone picture of Madison. The stunned look on her face could not say enough. 

Again Austin told her “Happy Birthday”, but then said “Happy National Toilet Paper Day. This is your favorite correct, Angel Soft?”

Madison’s birthday came on the same day as a really weird/wacky holiday. 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 25th

Today is a short read. 

My AUGUST piece and verse focuses on walking on the beach again.  I see these different images of beach scenes and taking a stroll.  Different reasons why one walks picking up shells.  These images came to mind as I began to wake up yesterday and I got them down before I would forget.  I see the beach, scattered sea shells and a person walking in the early morning.  She collects shells looking for the perfect ones; jagged ones remind her of her broken heart.  I think I may have visualized a beach scene due to last thing I read before falling asleep that night prior. 

Today I reflected upon what I need to do today.  I never cared either for Tuesday.  Enough I feel said on the subject.  

Hope your day is going well. 

Until next time....as always Stay Safe. 

        

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     August 25th....DAILY REFLECTIONS 

Deciding what I need to do     

      today....I’m wondering if I can put it off    

         till tomorrow 

Like Mondays I’ve always despised 

     Tuesday’s....of course all the days just 

       mesh as one anymore

Perhaps I’ll begin to think of Tuesday as 

   Hump Day Eve....that should work....then     

     it’s not like Wednesday is holding any 

         special plans either 

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                    AUGUST 25th

            © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Alone I walk along the beach in the early 

       morning

Under a cloudless blue sky I stroll 

     nonchalantly 

Gathering shells in the plastic pink pail I 

      carry 

Unfortunately many seem to be    

    fragmented today

Sea shells jagged lie upon the sugary white 

    sand

They remind me of my broken heart,      

      severed by you 

   🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖     

                      USELESS 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

Alone I walk on the beach in the early     

    morning hours

A pink plastic bucket I carry to gather sea 

      shells and glass

Seagulls squawkIng overhead 

    rumble of waves hitting the shoreline 

        the only sounds I hear

Shells lie upon the white sugary sand like 

      confetti 

Those perfect in appearance 

      I pick them up for my collection 

Others are fragmented and jagged like my   

      heart, they are useless 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 24th

        

 Today it’s Monday again.  The last Monday of the month.  What will today be like?   It’s just another day like all of them.  My daily thoughts are on the kids returning to school in my area.  I looked at a news app only to see the bus driver is wearing a mask.  I find driving dangerous wearing a mask as if you wear glasses the glasses can get fogged up from the mask.  Sure they fog up but I only have walking around in store experience of getting foggy glasses not driving.  These kids will be wearing masks all day and I don’t find that a good thing to have it on for any length of time. I feel it needs to be replaced after certain number of hours worn; clean mask put on the face.   

Today’s AUGUST acrostic piece and verse is about my neighbors dog.  I enjoy watching him when he is outside.  It is entertaining as he will lay in the grass for short period of time soaking up the sun.  I decided to write about him for some reason.  Maybe because I see him everyday and he’s such a cute little fellow.  

I hope you all enjoy your day.  

Until next time....as always be safe. 

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   August 24th.....DAILY THOUGHTS 

Another week begins....the last Monday of 

    August....the dog days of summer will      

        soon be over  

In my area the kids are heading back to the    

    classroom....I see on a news app the bus 

     driver is masked....will kids be 

       social distanced on the bus....if so will 

         they be making more bus runs

Also read on the news app that some 

   classes will be held outdoors in one     

      area....in this heat outdoor classes 

        especially with a high heat index not a 

            good idea....I should stop 

          reading the news again for awhil

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                   AUGUST 24th 

              © Scottie-ann Murphy

Again this morning I watch my neighbor’s 

   dog enjoying the outdoors 

Unaware I’m observing him, he gazes 

     toward my window

Glad he can’t see me staring at him as he    

     scans his surroundings

Up onto the porch he goes, then back onto 

     the grass

Soaking up the sun for brief periods, 

     barking at the cars passing by

 Till he goes back into his air conditioned     

      residence, I’ll keep peering out at him 

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               🐶 🐶THE DOG🐶🐶 

                 © Scottie-ann Murphy 

        (For Barney, my neighbors dog)

The dog does not see me watching him 

   as I gaze through my window 

It’s early morning as he lays in the yard 

Soaking up the sun before the weather 

    becomes too hot

Intently he watches cars pass by on 

       the street 

 barks at the bicyclists going down towards the lake and the joggers hurrying past his 

     domain 

His woofing penetrates into my house 

Scurrying up on his porch for a brief few moments he laps water

  then returns to his spot in the yard

I sip my morning coffee finding I am     

   entertained 

 The dog is more interesting than the news on television 

DOG DAYS of SUMMER....August 23rd

 

 

Yesterday seemed a dreary day; although it was overcast it was still humid.  Today I see the sun; but later day there are afternoon rain chances. As you look at news in my area, COVID-19 takes a back burner in the news.  The double Gulf hurricanes are front and center.  There are a few jokes regarding this happening this year; but it’s nothing to laugh about.  

My AUGUST piece as well as the verse all center on being in a meadow. The narrator takes a walk through a meadow, sits under a tree and writes in their journal.  Instead of enjoying the beauty of nature, they are focused on writing.  This came to me  as I was waking up yesterday.  I think it had to do with something I was reading the day prior.  Sometimes my mind whirls like a tornado with words, fragments and ideas.  I need to get them out of my head and onto paper, into a word document or in my note app.  

Today is Sunday and tomorrow is Monday again.  Make the best of today and have a blessed day. 

Until tomorrow....as always Stay Safe.  

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       August 23rd....DAILY THOUGHTS 

I see the sun today....yesterday overcast all 

     day....afternoon chance of rain as always

Again COVID-19 takes a back burner this 

   weekend in news....double hurricane in 

      the Gulf takes precedent

Thinking about something I read early this 

    morning....with a double Hurricane could 

      Godzilla be far behind....it was sort of 

         funny 

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                 AUGUST 23rd

           © Scottie-ann Murphy 

Against the tree trunk I rest, it shades me 

    from the sun

Under Mother Nature’s canopy relaxing with 

     my journal 📔, I begin to write

Great ideas come at odd moments, need to 

     get them down on paper immediately 

Unaware by what is happening around me 

    as I jot my thoughts

Sounds of birds in the tree, sight of      

   butterflies flittering by, unaffected am I 

The words I write my only concern at the 

    moment 

🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾

                       UNAWARE 

                © Scottie-ann Murphy

Carrying a backpack I stroll through the 

     meadow

Wildflowers growing here and there make a 

     lovely carpet 

Butterflies flutter past me

 Buzzing bees and tweeting birds I hear 

A group of trees stand stately to one side

   sentinels watching over the field

My thoughts whirl through my mind

  a tornado of words swirling in a circle

Taking a short break, I walk towards a tree

Opening the backpack remove the old quilt

   place it under the oak to sit upon

Grab my journal and favorite pen

 the journal blank page a canvass waiting 

     for words

I jot the twirling words from the whirlwind 

   in my head onto the paper 

Unaware of the sounds, smells and sights 

   surrounding me in the meadow