Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Heat

 The last few weeks were almost 100. Now we have been getting a nice break, but the heat is returning on the weekend.


Popcorn is the only thing you eat that’s the result of an explosion.


And the mosquitoes and other gnats have really been biting. Even through our clothes!


Even the neighborhood cats have been seeking cool places.


We passed this dog that had literally dropped in the heat and dozed off.


The sun drips fire from a molten sky, 

Cicadas scream as the hours crawl by. 

Shade is a rumor, breeze a tease— 

Even the daisies beg for release.


7 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Hi Ginny, it is wickedly hot 🔥 🥵 and humid here in Montreal as well and is said to be like this for the next 6 to 7 days. Love ❤️ the photos. Stay cool, hydrated and safe.

DeniseinVA said...

A fun series Ginny! I enjoyed them, thank you! We have had more pleasant temperatures here but with August being the hottest time of the year, I find myself looking forward to the Fall. Wishing you and Phil to be safe and cool.

roentare said...

I prefer cold weather

Ann said...

This week has been up in the 80's but the humidity is low so it hasn't felt too bad. It cools off enough in the evenings to make it easy to sleep too. I like the meme with the cats looking through the door.

Henny Penny said...

I enjoyed this post and love the funnies. :) The heat and humidity we've been through was serious stuff. Thankfully it has cooled off some. Your header picture is absolutely beautiful!

Shug said...

cute little poem. I can so relate to this post. We are Hot here in Texas and today, the heat index is goin to be HIGH. I try not to complain because I remember a few years ago, we had over 30 straight days of over a 100 degrees. I'm just ready for the cool temps.

Mari said...

We have had a couple of cooler days - in the 80's but heat is returning today.
Love that header pic even though it looks so hot!

The Heat

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