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HERE COMES SUMMER! ~ SUMMER SOLSTICE

... On The Summer Solstice ...
"Whatever is dreamed on this night,
will come to pass."
~ William Shakespeare
(A Mid-Summernight's Dream )

~ Summer solstice

(Hubbard Lake, MI)

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Anonymous said…
Hi! I was thinking about you today and hoping you were doing well. I love your sunset pic. But I love the moon quote below in the next post down;) There are so many celebrations here in NC about the Summer Solstice. I was thinking about attending some of them. Around here, they eat of course--and play bluegrass music into the night.

I do have a blog but it's up for mostly my genealogy info and NC documenting stuff. I call it non blogging blogging. Mostly my dozens of cousins read it.

I'll be back!
Friday, June 20, 2008
joey said…
And there you are, Anna! Thinking of you also and wondering ... I like the sound of 'non-blogging blogging' but you have always been a clever gal! Summer Solstice is delightful but a bit sad knowing that from now on each day swallows a bit more light ;(
Friday, June 20, 2008
Rose said…
Beautiful photo of the sunset! Enjoy these long summer days while they last.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Anonymous said…
Oh, how romantic...
Brenda
Friday, June 20, 2008
joey said…
We're at the lake and long summer days are indeed beautiful, Rose. Do hope your summer is most enjoyable also.

Hi Brenda ... yes, it is romantic!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Unknown said…
Hmmm... I don't know about that quote. It kind of makes me not want to go to sleep tonight for some reason!

Lovely sunset, though. Red sky at night, sailor's delight...
Friday, June 20, 2008
beckie said…
The sunset over the lake is wonderful, Joey. I hope you have a lovely time at the lake.
Friday, June 20, 2008
joey said…
Sweet dreams, dear Kim ;)

Thanks Beckie. On this magical first night of summer, do hope all our dreams come true.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Catherine said…
Thats a gorgeous sunset Joey over your beautiful Hubbard lake!! And I like the quote,~not familar with that one! A beautiful post Joey!
Keeping you in my thoughts!:)
Wishing you a beautiful summer!
Hug's Bloggin Sis'
Cat
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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