I went to the front porch with my book and iced tea in hand and after just a few pages the sun had no trouble coaxing me into a nap. As I fell asleep I could hear the trees blowing in the wind and know that there was a leaf shower going on just outside the porch rail. I slept for quite awhile and when I woke it was decidedly cooler than when I fell asleep!
Feeling refreshed from my nap I went back to reading, which by the way is a wonderful historical novel set during the Civil War entitled "My Name is Mary Sutter" by Robin Oliveira robinoliveira.com . There is really nothing that compares to book in hand on a quiet afternoon. I think I would like to own a "pad" or "tablet" but not for reading. I love to pick up a book, read a page and then turn to a new one. When I am finished I can return that book to my shelves or trade with a friend for one I have yet to enjoy.
Being Saturday, and being Southern we turn our attention to football as the afternoon progresses. We are building a fire in our newly built fireplace on the back porch, we are watching the college games by the fire and channel surfing for updates and action. I am cooking a pork roast on the grill with green beans and potatoes for dinner and for dessert a German Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Bar! Courtesy of Southern Living - September 2012- page 132.southernliving.com The bourbon is an option, but really? I see no other option. Like I
have said before - we are Southern.
I really believe we have seen the last of the hot afternoons and can settle down and enjoy the fall and all she has to offer.
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