Summer Evenings

Summer Evenings _______________ I always enjoy summer evenings. When the heat of the day is replaced with late afternoon shore breeze or with a thunder storm that rolls across the evening sky. Especially when the day light sky transforms from a bright blue to a rainbow of colors with the fading sunlight on the evening horizon. A time when daily life begins to slow down, and summer evening events take priority. A period of time away from the stress of the day events. To grill on the deck or play baseball or work in the yard. Or to sit out on the deck and observe our surroundings. Spending time with our family and friends. Realizing that within a few hours the shadows of night will spread over the landscape. Along with the unique sounds of the evening. When crickets began chirping, and nocturnal creatures awaken. While lighting bugs and dragonflies dance across the yard and among the flower beds. With a unique show of miniature lights flashing and dancing . Remembering back as a, adolescent catching them in a jar, just to release them prior to bedtime. One of many great adventures as a child during summer evenings. Soon our evening routine will come to a end as the night passes on. Finding our favorite chair and a cold beverage. While exhaustion sets in, leading us to falling a sleep. A wonderful way to end a summer evening. O9/12: 15 Paul W Arnold