There is something really wonderful about waking up on a Saturday morning at 4:00 am, wandering downstairs, and being able to turn on the television for the live broadcast of the beginning of Stage One of Le Tour de France. My summer is now officially in the groove. I have another large pile of sand on tarps in my front yard, DH is working hard on the backyard project, year 3, and the weather looks perfect for the outdoor pool in an hour-and-a-half.
Over many years, Le Tour has been a watershed time of the year for me. When I think back over the years, I've worked on some major projects during Le Tour - designed holiday cards, worked with colored wires and shaping aids, and started the serious beading on my Pegasus-styled Hobby Horse, a project that was accepted for two separate art exhibits. I've sanded wood, set gemstones, decided on colors and written short stories for publication. July is a highly productive month for me.
This year I'll be finishing my Carrier Bead necklace (I promise photos when I've got it complete), focusing on this year's Holiday card, and trying to ease back into a creative schedule. But it's just the first day of Le Tour, I have many days left to enjoy the event. I'm so excited and happy to see the bicyclists making their way through France once again.
I'm cutting this short today because I started talking about some maudlin topics and while reading over for typos, etc., I decided that was ridiculous. I didn't need to share negative thoughts on what really is a positive and sun-filled day. So, my computer happily deleted the darker clouds from my public psyche and the sun is shining once again. I hope that all of you have a wonderful weekend and I'll be back with you on Monday.
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