I got in a taxi tonight and noticed that it was almost dark already.
Summer's escaping, and as usual, I haven't even noticed. In contrast to winter, which hangs around forever, summer is out the door before I've even noticed.
Not to mention that summer is easily obliterated. This year portions of my summer were obliterated by being sick and by jury duty. Last year, summer was obliterated by a new job and overwork. A few years ago, the wedding took out a big chunk. And so it goes.
The only summer I can remember that lasted too long was the summer before I went to college. I had no job, I hung around with my friends, I learned how to cook. I counted the weeks until I hit World.
And now, here we are. Even though I'm still wearing open-toed shoes, the days are getting shorter. Even though I slam the closet door as quickly as possible, the winter coats are waiting. (Yes, yes, your day is coming soon, but NOT TODAY! All right? And yes, we can all go to the dry cleaner.)
Summer escapes, it always does. It'll be back, but not a moment too soon.
Downtown recedes at 60 mph, almost as fast as summer.
I really like your digi-pics. They're cool blue and lovely.
I can feel the fall in the air, too...and I'm none too happy about it. People talk about how they love the fall, but I never have. It always reminds me of going back to school, which I never looked forward to. Plus, it's always over so quick in Chicago. It's a straight-on, greasy slide right into the gray bowels of the everlasting winter.
I'm cheerful when I'm up late drinking wine and listening to Sonic Youth.
Posted by: laurie on August 29, 2002 02:18 AM