It’s August already & summer is zooming…
It’s time to stop & smell the roses… again.
Take a deep breath…relax…& join me in the garden.
![IMG_0309[1]](https://theheartoftorchlake.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/img_03091.jpg)
I’m not an expert on William Shakespeare…
Language & humor along with fairies & fireflies weave an enchanting tale, but here’s the thing…
If summer officially starts on June 21st & ends around September 21st, then wouldn’t logic dictate that “mid” summer would occur sometime in early August. Do the math…roughly 90 days between the June & September dates…divided in half is 45 days…add 45 days to June 21st & you come up about now!!! So why is it that whenever you come across William’s play or any reference to it, Midsummer is considered to be June 21st or the summer solstice. Go figure.
Here’s another question that chases itself around my brain…
photo courtesy of scienceblogs.com
Theoretically, how close could you stand in a lake to a lightening bolt that struck the water & feel the buzz, but not get killed? That’s an awkward way to phrase the question, so if you have a clearer wording…send it along. Good thunderstorms are thrilling with slashing light & rumbling thunder. I don’t particularly have a death wish but would love to feel just the tiniest jolt from a bolt in the lake. I’ve consulted with my friends about this question & several scientists because I believe that somewhere out there lurks a mathematical formula that would provide guidelines for the answer. Again, any thoughts about this…send them along.
Next up on the list of Midsummer Night’s questions…
If you’re in a boat on the west side of the lake when the sun is setting, is it possible to speed to the east side & see the sunset again? If so, how fast would you have to travel?
Finally, the last big Midsummer Night’s questions…
If I like marshmallows & you don’t, is it because the marshmallows taste different to you & I or is it because they taste exactly the same & you don’t appreciate their taste? The corollary question is: Do I have better taste if I like marshmallows?
If you have any good Midsummer Night’s questions let me know. They can be profound, poetic, pithy or practical. Remember what your third grade teacher always said, “There is no such thing as a bad question! Also, don’t let these questions get in the way of celebrating your own Midsummer Night’s Dreams.
This photo was taken by Kenneth Snyder over at Sleeping Bear Dunes & was posted on the Pure Michigan website. Check out either website for more night-time beauty. http://unifiedphoto.com/2012/04/sleeping-bear-dunes-gallery/ or kennethsnyder.com
I’m lucky enough to have a dog who always thinks it’s necessary to go out for one more trip down the street late at night. Many times I stumble along behind him wishing for my pillow & an extra few moments of sleep, but the other night I had to thank him because the stars were out in all their finery, including that creamy celestial highway known as the Milky Way.
That got me thinking about the upcoming meteors shower.
Here’s what you need to know…
compliments of http://www.skyandthetelescope.com
First of all Perseus – he was a Greek demigod who rescued the beautiful Andromeda who had been chained to a rock. When she was attacked by a sea monster Perseus happened along & saved the day! He is also credited with slaying the Gorgon Medusa (think snakes writhing all over the Gorgon’s head), so hosting meteors seems right up his alley.
As far as finding the right place to look…here’s a link that is simple & useful…http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/228304-perseid-meteor-shower-peak-2013-when-to-watch-where-to-go/
 | pennyc310 on The Flowers of Torch Lake |
 | Maureen Sanders on The Flowers of Torch Lake |
 | Dorothy Clore on The “Chilly” of To… |
 | Jane Carpenter on The “Chilly” of To… |
Street Photography & Travels
From Gerry Sell's Writing Studio and Bait Shop
"Do not be afraid to do something you are unqualified to do" Okay. I'll sail to E N G L A N D then.
A blog full of humorous and poignant observations.
Jon and Ann chronicle their adventures on yacht Anomaly and American Tug Fifth Element
two sailors, two seas, two boats
La Gringa's Kitchen : Flips & Flops in Baja, Mexico
Seeing, feeling, and exploring places and cultures of the world
The Heart of Torch Lake 