Welcome August

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My daughter and I started making plans last week, talking about going on a couple of local tours and taking a one-night Italian cooking class. Then, we both looked up from our phones nearly at the exact same time saying, “let’s wait until fall!” Living in New York, the end of summer is meant for the great outdoors – avoiding any more time indoors than is absolutely required.

In reading a little about this final month of summer and hottest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I was reminded that August is also an adjective… respected and dignified; sublime, majestic…

“August is like the Sunday of summer.” – Unknown

I wish you slow, summer days…icy drinks…warmth on your face…the joy of seeing happy sunflowers and other blooms around your area…Happy August.

24 responses to “Welcome August”

  1. utesmile Avatar

    Happy August to you!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you☺️!

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  2. JanBeek Avatar

    I like that quote: “August is the Sunday of summer” … was that it? Happy August to you!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Yes!
      Thank you and enjoy the month ahead!

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  3. Mary K. Doyle Avatar

    Happy August!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you! 🙂

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  4. WriterOfWordsEtc Avatar

    And today is Switzerland’s birthday! My mom is Swiss and I grew up there in my formative years, so I’m thinking about chocolate and melted cheese today. 🇨🇭

    Too hot and humid here in the Greater Toronto Area to enjoy either… 😵‍💫😎

    Happy August!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Happy Birthday to Switzerland! Chocolate and melted cheese are delicious thoughts…!
      Thank you and stay cool in the air conditioning!

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  5. rgemom Avatar

    I used to hate August….back to school shopping, back to school, back to routine. Lately, with kids grown, I’ve been able to remember the Augusts of my childhood that stretched summer that much further. Plenty of pool floating, bbq’s, beach trips left in this season! Cheers!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Yes, one of the benefits of the kids growing up – being able to stretch the summer!☀️
      Thank you for reading and for your comments!

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  6. Anne Mehrling Avatar

    Happy August to you, too! We haven’t had many sweltering days, so I’m a happy camper.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you, Anne☺️.
      I’m glad your weather has been tolerable this summer!

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  7. believe4147 Avatar

    Thank you for a sweet introduction to August, making its already sweltering heat not so unbearable.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      It’s been very hot in our area as well. As long as the humidity stays away, it’s good! Thank for reading and enjoy August☀️🌻!

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  8. Ann Coleman Avatar

    Happy August, indeed!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Enjoy the rest of your summer!☀️

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  9. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    My daughter is in NY and loving it right now. Happy August to you💕

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      I hope she enjoys herself and thank you!

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  10. Greg Dennison Avatar

    August isn’t the Sunday of summer for me anymore… under my current schedule, I go back to work at the end of July. So I’m back to being tired and stressed. August is my birthday month, but it’s also the birthday month of a lot of people I know, so weekends tend to be busy too. Happy August to you too!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Happy Birthday this month!

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  11. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar

    Thanks for the Happy August wishes. It’s not my favorite month – usually too hot AND humid and it’s proven that already in these first few days. Humidity just makes me wilt and then I get cranky. I don’t think I could endure it if we lived in the South and I had to stay inside air-conditioning all the time. I’m hoping for cooler nights so we can enjoy our covered back deck. 🙂

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Come the end of August, there is an excitement for those of us in the northeast…cooler temps, gorgeous leaves, cozier clothes…
      Enjoy your new deck when the weather permits! 🙂

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  12. Rachel Avatar

    Happy August! We just got home from a camping trip. I hope you share about your Italian cooking class!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar

      Thank you and I will when we take it! 🙂

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