It's hyacinth season
It's totally definitely summer in New York. Summer isn't my favorite season here. I'm more of a spring and fall fan, and it's been hot, hot, hot waiting for a bus this last week. But amidst the hot and sweaty walking days, there are hydrangea. I once thought of hydrangea outside beach cottages and down country lanes, but in the last few years there seem to be hydrangea all over Manhattan. And I am so here for it. I'm not sure where I photographed these beauties, but it was some where not very far from home.
After the birthday whirlwind it's been an almost totally ordinary week; grocery shopping, the dentist, Pilates class, and a visit to the Frick Collection, a post for another day. The one exception, which kept me mostly home for two days, was discovering a pool of water in my kitchen. The dishwasher was overflowing.
Fortunately, it wasn't the water pipes and it was a relatively easy fix from a very pleasant repair person. But the repair person couldn't come on Monday -- when I first saw a puddle on my kitchen floor -- and the first appointment was Tuesday afternoon. I stayed in to bail water from the dishwasher, which kept me inside and on the lookout for a watery kitchen.
I like to think that I'm thankful for everyday things, and for the most part, I am. But I definitely took a working dishwasher, and its kitchen buddies, the stove and refrigerator, for granted. I especially took the dishwasher for granted. It's relatively new and in very good condition. But it was a good lesson that even a tiny thing can become a big problem. It was a good wakeup/gift that it's always time to appreciate everything. In the midst of the daily whirl, it's time to stop and appreciate the hydrangea and the dishwasher and a good dental appointment, just for starters.
What are the great and small pleasures that you're appreciating this summer?
As ever, thanks for visiting and enjoy the pleasures of summer.
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We are truly blessed to live in a country that affords us such time-saving devices for sure! We are truly appreciative of our appliances, too and like you, take them for granted - - - until they don't work well. I read a lot of biographies and it is amazing some of the primitive conditions people cope with even in today's world.
Thank you for reminding us to be more cognizant and thankful for the things that are "everyday" to us!
I make a point of being grateful each day for all the small things that simply make life more enjoyable and meaningful. We really can't afford to take anything for granted. Blessings, Carol!
There are so many things to be thankful for but the best thing that happened this summer for me was a visit with my family in Ohio. I do love hydrangeas, I used to have them in my own yard. Glad your dishwasher is going to get fixed, It is better than having to buy a new one!
It fascinates me .... the hydrangea bush can have flowers of different colors on the same bush. Of course, I realize that it's the soil but to me it just looks like God gave us a little surprise to keep us guessing.
Rain in the subways and water in the kitchen. I've had that dishwasher issue before -- it's awful in every way and I'm really sorry to hear it. I'm summering at the lake, mostly. We've had too much company -- delightful company but too much, too soon. I'm looking forward to a little quiet.
I read your title and thought where in her travels has she seen hyacinths. But the photos show hydrangeas. Spell check problem?
Anyway I have three that I planted that bloom white and then change to pink as the bloom ages. They are still fairly young but looking forward to them in years to come.
Spent all morning in the garden weeding and pruning. Hot and muggy but storms came thorugh this afternoon to cool it down.
Small pleasures here? Time with granddaughters. More on tap with a family vacation in the Adirondacks on a lake.
We have been spending most of the summer in Nashua, NH, aside from family celebrations -- graduation, wedding, birthdays. Our long distance travel will be coming up in August when we go to Alaska and then in October when we;re n Portugal. I am taking a solo trip to NYC in mid-December and perhaps we can meet up?
Hope your dishwasher issue was resolved.
Wow, those hydrangeas are gorgeous! What a great reminder to appreciate the little things, especially when a dishwasher decides to rebel! Glad it was an easy fix.
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I love Hydrangeas as well! They always make me think of July and high summer! So pretty.
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