Terrace Talk

Notes for August

The Magic of August

August is often seen as a second chance at summer—a
golden window to squeeze in one last road trip, enjoy peak
sunshine, or simply relax before fall. You may love it because of
birthday celebrations, nostalgia, and lazy days.

Many of us have escaped the heat in a cabin near the
Highlands or other close mountain areas. There, the
temperature is much lower, and one feels refreshed. On the
nearby wooded trails, blackberries are ripe. I remember the fun
of picking them and how oh-so-good they were for breakfast.

No matter how hot it is in Atlanta, there is magic in the air as
the cicadas sing loudly, backyard gardens are heavy with ripe
tomatoes, and fireflies continue to light up the humid southern
evenings. One can feel the transitional energy as the peak of
summer gives way to the early whispers of autumn.

-Tom Deimler