‘september is like a quiet day after a whole week of wind.’
*mildred walker
*mildred walker was( 1905 – 1998) was an American novelist who published 12 novels and was nominated for theNational Book Award. She graduated from Wells College and the University of Michigan. She was a faculty member at Wells College from 1955 to 1968.
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Usually, the weather is pleasant in September, but it’s often busy.
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true about the weather, but for me it is much quieter, not having to go back to school (as a teacher), or commute –
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I meant for many people. I don’t have anyone going back to school here now either. But we do have some activities starting up again.
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that’s true, some things start up again in the fall
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Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful quote. That made me smile. Are those plants cirsium vulgare? Because they look awesome! ☺️
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yes, they certainly looked like it to me – i’m a huge fan of any kind of thistles –
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That sounds really great 👍
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September is not calm over here. 😂 But I do like the fall weather at this time of year. A nice contrast to summer and let’s hope for a calm month for us too!
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yes, i’m hopeful for you. the post resonates with me, as a now retired teacher. i can ease into the month and don’t have to commute anywhere, so it feels quiet to me –
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I look forward to retirement one day!!! 🙏
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you will love it
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Yes, and I’ve had a quiet day at home, listening to music and writing poems, Beth
This music/video by Roger Taylor (Queen drummer) caught my attention …
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a beautiful way to enjoy the day, and thanks for the song
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You’re most welcome 🤗
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September began with a bang. School term began, and I forgot those school busses add 30 mins to my drive time, lol.
Loved tge qoute, though.
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so funny, and yes. for me though, having retired from teaching, it is so much calmer and quieter. i’ll get to enjoy september at my own pace – (and no more commuting)!
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Amen to that, lol. 😊
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You share the most beautiful poetry, Beth. Thank you! 💝
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thanks, vicki. i love poems that are simple but say a lot –
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❤️❤️❤️
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All of her books are still in print. That says a lot.
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it really does –
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What an interesting way to look at September. Mine has definitely gotten quieter since our kids graduated from high school. Those elementary school Septembers were a lot!
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right! and now that i’m not teaching anymore, it’s a much calmer month
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September is a special month for me. It has the birthdays of my mom and my elder brother. Both have passed away.
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a bittersweet month for sure –
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Very right dear friend.
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Fingers crossed for a September described this way.
BTW, I love thistles (Scottish heritage).
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i’ve have some scottish on one side as well, and i also love thistles
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I like that. Of course for students and teachers, it’s not that quiet ;-)
And for me, it’s high season at work that starts so…
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yes, and maybe that’s why it’s so quiet for me. no longer commuting or teaching.
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I can well understand that!
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Weeds or flower? What’s the difference?
🤔
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nothing
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So beautifully said! I love summer — but at some point, it gets too bright and it’s nice to have some darker, rainy mornings!
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and now that i’m not teaching and commuting, i can really enjoy september. autumn is my favorite season
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Actually you are right, despite the frenzies of the back to school or work after the summer break September is a kind of quiet month. In between summer and autumn.
I never looked at it like that before but now….
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😊😊
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I love…a quiet day. Just reading it is relaxing. And heat warnings are up. LOL I’m assuming it’s hot by you as well.
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very hot and we just had a huge storm and tornado warning a couple of hours ago, so it’s cooled down a bit. olive and pete the cat shot upstairs and hid under the bed when they heard the storm and the siren. when things quieted down olive came downstairs and started eating dinner and i knew that was my all clear sign.)
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September is still settling in here, I’m sure it’ll quieten down soon!
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since i posted this, we’ve had extreme heat, flooding, major thunderstorms and lost my power )
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