tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post4312901376040456909..comments2024-03-28T15:50:29.884-05:00Comments on The Nature of Things: Poetry Sunday: Summer Wind by William Cullen BryantDorothy Bordershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-53080995256989987112022-07-11T14:27:56.434-05:002022-07-11T14:27:56.434-05:00It is the lack of rain that hurts the most. We exp...It is the lack of rain that hurts the most. We expect and can deal with the heat, but it is heartbreaking to see the suffering of the plants in this drought.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-15422127380027125862022-07-11T13:09:43.461-05:002022-07-11T13:09:43.461-05:00We had a small break in the 100's over the wee...We had a small break in the 100's over the weekend with highs around 98 but for the 10 day forecast it's all 100 or above. It's hot! We've not had any rain either. Hope we get some soon!The Butterfly Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218064101468042347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-68502999889905666762022-07-10T18:27:46.282-05:002022-07-10T18:27:46.282-05:00Any temperature under 100 would be most welcome no...Any temperature under 100 would be most welcome now.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-86698638788086072752022-07-10T15:34:30.230-05:002022-07-10T15:34:30.230-05:00A lovely poem which brings back memories of living...A lovely poem which brings back memories of living in Wichita, Kansas during an extended heatwave (we got up to 112 but it was probably less humid than what you are experiencing) in July/August of 1980. Hang in there; better weather days will be coming.Alanahttps://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-87325681566890450752022-07-10T13:09:14.939-05:002022-07-10T13:09:14.939-05:00I just walked through the yard and was gratified t...I just walked through the yard and was gratified to see that most things are still thriving. But as this hot, dry weather continues they will be taxed to their limit. Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-49972512505153388392022-07-10T10:37:47.545-05:002022-07-10T10:37:47.545-05:00I hear you on the weather! We hit 104 yesterday; a...I hear you on the weather! We hit 104 yesterday; a new record. And no rain in sight. We're just trying to keep our trees and flowers alive through all this heat. Hope your plants continue to survive! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-63517435696055742932022-07-10T09:11:32.351-05:002022-07-10T09:11:32.351-05:00I'm only out for any extended period in the ve...I'm only out for any extended period in the very late afternoon after the sun goes behind the trees. It's still hot then but bearable.Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3560838335414244511.post-76405601884300648952022-07-10T05:21:44.076-05:002022-07-10T05:21:44.076-05:00A lovely verse. I hope you get some rain soon, Dor...A lovely verse. I hope you get some rain soon, Dorothy, but I guess the heat will persist for a few weeks yet. I can barely imagine dealing with it day after day. I am quite sure I would have to be out by daybreak each day and stay indoors for the rest of the day - and that would be tough for me!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.com