Dog days of summer ... do they still exist?

Remember when you were young and experiencing the 'dog days of summer'?  A time mid-summer when the days dragged on and you simply didn't know what to do.  I remember saying to my mom "I don't know what to do" ... long gone are those days in my world, and I expect they are long gone in your world too.
Summer may still be a busy time of year, but it should be a different kind of busy - that is a gift we get with the changing seasons here in Canada.   I hope the gift of summer, the 'dog days of summer' allow you time for vacation, time to be with family and friends, time to read a book.  Summer should also be a time to catch up on some things, a time to reflect and renjevenate.     A time to enjoy all the 'little things' that are really the most important things - enjoy the sunshine!

Excitement of a "Bumper Crop" of red currants!

Isn't it a great feeling to see new flowers, vegetable and fruits grow ... especially the ones that come back each year on their own.  This year I am reminded of this 'little thing', the excitement of a bumper crop of red currants ... maybe our best crop in 25 years!