Here they come...the Dog Days of Summer. The hottest day of the year. Each day is warmed by the strength of the sun and each night sooths and relaxes us, a sign that we are always surrounded by the power and glory of God/dess. Considered the first harvest, in August the corn, wheat, and grain fields are ready and ripe, and sunflowers and goldenrod color the landscapes. Summer fruits and veggies abound and can be found in every and all markets, inside and out.

August is the traditional time for magic and industry. Always packed full of vacations, craft fairs, festivals (celebrating almost everything!), and sports events. All year we work so very hard, and now we are able to relax and enjoy the results of all that hard work. So why fight it? Take a day or two off of work. Or vow to take one full day off from those weekend chores - let the lawn mow itself! No excuses now...will the world ready end if you skipped the dusting this Saturday? And it doesn’t cost much money to wander through a park, sit at an outdoor concert, or collect shells on the beach. Check out your local paper - you know, the one that you line the cat-box with. You’ll be surprised how many fun and free events are happening right now!