The weather in New York has been quite warm these last few days. I was weeding my flower bed this evening and sweat was just dripping down my face. The air is thick as you walk out the door but I must say it is somewhat delicious, except, of course, when you are on your way to work and your clothes immediately cling to your frame. It's not quite so pleasant then for you must stand up with your back away from friends and frantically grab at your skirt so it does not cling to your backside in unattractive ways. This happened at church today and I was sure that the peeling of my skin from the chair was heard round the world. What can be done about it? Little sweaty, friends, little sweaty. Apologies. It reminded me of church camp in the eighties with skirts and hosiery and wooden benches and any blessed available piece of paper to fan your face as the preacher spoke on into the night. With any luck it was not Sunday so that you might be allowed to go get a popsicle from the snack shop after service. If it was Sunday that place would be boarded up and closed for business so your only hope was to get a wet paper towel from the restroom. I've told my kids all about my formative years, and Chris and Robert, they can't begin to fathom how you wore jeans and cords year round. I can't either. I think hosiery breathes better than Levi's.
My plants are doing so well in this heat. I am about to harvest a jalepeno so I'm pretty excited about that. I might have said an encouraging words or two. Plants also need some companionship. Or so I've been told. Frankly, I tend to agree. I think all growing things thrive with tenderness, care and a few good words. It is about those good words that I am thinking today.
A word fitly spoken is life. How many times have you longed to have a friendly word from a friendly face? It can make all the difference some days. We all need a little rain and a lot of sun to make it through this life. A word or two of encouragement sprinkled in and you can watch people bloom. More than once I have had the privilege to witness people come to life with a little care and concern.
I love that summer is a great time for friendships. It's a great time to sit around and play cards. It's a great time to enjoy the beauty we've been given. It's a great time to spread life with meaningful conversations.
Relax and invite a friend over today. Enjoy the heat without hosiery and embrace the blessing of air conditioning. It is there as a gift. For you.
I love this quote so I will share again....
...."But where our hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good tilled earth. For all Hobbits share a love of all things that grow. And yes, no doubt to others, our ways seem quaint. But today of all days, it is brought home to me it is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life...."
Happy July!!
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