happy but subdued 4th of july

Summer is here and it seems everything in the natural world is exploding with color and growth. Long days and lots of sunshine gives us more opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. The weather in Hawaii is similar all year long, so it can be difficult to discern the seasons. So we pay close attention to the small temperature differences, the plants, the length of days, and I like to plan a few things small things that I can attach to each season. This summer will be subdued because of the pandemic but can still be enjoyable. I want to master a new go to grilling recipe, have a picnic every other weekend, and read the remaining three Louise Penny books.

The Hilo Beauty is a Plumeria that sits at the front of my house. The color is a gorgeous blood red and over the years, many people stop and knock on our door, asking if they can have a cutting for their garden. Hopefully there are lots of happy Plumeria trees in the neighborhood.

Looking forward to watching Hamilton on Disney+ this weekend. We were fortunate to be able to see the play live in New York with the original cast and it was so energetic and moving.

If you’re on Instagram, you must follow Lisa Murphey. She is a fellow Parkie that lives on Kauai, and is a marvel. Her commitment to exercise is motivational and daily pics of her beautiful surroundings is lovely to see.

I hope you enjoy your weekend. xo