Summer Sounds, Scents, Fresh Air & Snores

For too many consecutive weeks this summer, we've been dealing with heat and humidity. I can't even remember when we first closed up the house and turned on the air conditioning. We've missed a good share of the sounds, scents and fresh air that we normally associate with summer months.

A recent, welcome drop in the temperature and humidity has finally allowed us to let the fresh air in. Today, we slid open the doors to the screen porch and to the deck, cranked out and raised windows in the den, living room and bedroom and took long overdue deep breaths.

I'm looking forward to sleeping tonight with the cool night air passing over us as it circulates between the bedroom windows.

This evening, I'm loving the sounds of birds and breezes dancing with leaves, the scent of summer rain and the pleasure that comes from breathing natural air.

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Yes! I'm in for a heck of a good night's sleep. It's a shame that the rest of the neighborhood won't enjoy the same treat. If my snoring doesn't wake them, the rattling walls will!