Yellow Explosion
As summer wanes, our garden wall is experiencing an explosion of yellow daisies. They show up every late August but never so overwhelming as this year. They look striking in both bright sunlight and foggy morning tones. And as you can see here, clearly I have some work to do to upright this birdhouse. It, among others, weathers harsh Maine winters. Of course it does; it's an 'outhouse'. Get it? Terrible pun. I know it late in the season, but I have a new birdhouse to hang today. I painted it gold to make it a bit unique and to celebrate my first summer of 'freedom' from the workday. When I finish this piece, I plan to do the hanging.
Looking forward to Joanne and Bruce winging it from the West today.
As always, they have much planned.
Two weeks of Maine fall weather coming their way?
Tomorrow, their first day here, it'll be in the 90's, hot and humid.
How did that happen?
I'm not complaining.
The daisies are full of sunshine!! Don't remove that birdhouse; it has character.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous photo you've posted to day. It's put a smile on my face. Sounds like your have a few more weeks of summer out your way. Here too, we had some record heat this week.
ReplyDeleteit is lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll that yellow beauty is probably interfering with the approach to the birdhouse...
ReplyDeleteI'm a simple guy, so I always love daisies of all kinds, whether yellow or white or even pink. Have fun with your company, squiring them around Maine and its beauty.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I've seen some along a bike path I travel, but none like these.
ReplyDeleteLove explosions of yellow Birdman.. looking forward to seeing the results of your handiwork.. a gold birdhouse you say..hmm!
ReplyDeleteI love those yellow daisies! They'll welcome your friends in the best way !
ReplyDeleteWhat luxuriant display.
ReplyDeleteSigh. Such a lovely sight.
ReplyDeleteMr. Norton! As I got my computer today I was enlightened to know I still had your blog bookmarked, for I think I would be lost trying to find my way back to it, and we couldn't have that happen. Love this picture by the way!
ReplyDeleteI wont lie...I miss the Beatles in the morning.(as early as it was) This year has been going good so far, but may I say I miss my old Language arts teacher. As my new one is okay.. but he doesn't seem to have finger puppets, and I don't see him wearing a kilt at any point soon. New year, new friends, new people, I will miss this past year. I hope you are having an amazing retirement!
As many stories about your seventh grade teacher you had told us, I quickly had come to mind that you inspired me as did she to you. May I say the Outsiders has became a knew favorite of mine? You really inspired my writing, and honestly my new infatuation with photography. I love hearing your stories about when you were younger and living in portland, I honestly enjoyed listening to them. You are missed by many this year Mr. "Quinny." Hope to see you Soon!
Julia (Quinny)
Love the flowers! What a sweet comment that is from your former student!! It actually made me a bit teary so I can imagine how it will be for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty picture, even with the birdhouse leaning like that! I would love to get some of that fall weather right now.
ReplyDeleteThey're pretty!
ReplyDeleteA nice comment from one of your former students!
Everyone needs an outhouse! In the 1800's there was a three holer off the back of what is now our kitchen! We are going to have that same weather here tomorrow. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteNothing like sunflowers to brighten a day.
ReplyDeletei love it! enjoy your visitors, and your warm weather!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteColourful and pretty!
Happy weekend to you and yours!
Julia's comments are so, so sweet. A young lady who truly "gets it". You may be "gone", but you are not "forgotten"!
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