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Friday, August 22, 2025

Is That ... Fall?

TGIF! After rain earlier in the week followed by humidity, we finally have had some cooler weather and a hint of fall in the air. I don't think we're done with the heat altogether, but look at the forecast for next week!

Still little rain (those scattered showers on Sunday may be out of the forecast by then or miss us entirely), but look at those highs! I think I'll even need an extra layer in the morning, and friends, I am ready for it!

Our tomato plants have not gotten the memo that summer is soon coming to an end, however, and I keep discovering surprise tomatoes (because the big plant has taken over so much that they're hiding behind other plants). Here's the current harvest still to be eaten:

We sliced up a big one to have on turkey burgers on Wednesday night, and I've had some in salads, but there are still plenty to be eaten!

This weekend is the last one before Molly goes back to school, so we actually have some plans. The three of us are going out to dinner tonight at one of our favorite local places to kick off the school year. She just got asked to work another shift on Saturday and then is going to a friend's sleepover party on Saturday night, so the Mister and I are going out for a date night. And then Sunday he leaves for his annual work trip to Las Vegas that means he misses the first day of school (though fortunately at this age, Molly doesn't mind so much). Of course there will be the usual walks (alone and with Ruthie) and naps and such. But perhaps the next couple of days will be less sweaty.

Have a good one, friends, and see you back here on Monday!

7 comments:

  1. Even this morning, an extra layer was welcome as I walked (now in the dark... sigh) Those tomatoes look amazing!

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  2. Our forecast looks much the same! I'm also not counting on fall just yet but it is much more pleasant. Your tomatoes look great, and I bet I could take care of them by eating tomato sandwiches all weekend. We have not had a single large tomato this year, just lots of (mostly tasteless) cherry tomatoes. I hope you have a delightful weekend and I wish Molly all the best as she starts high school!

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  3. It feels so good, doesn't it?? I love cool nights/mornings & warm-ish days! Have a great weekend.

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  4. Yes! I've had extra layers (a flannel shirt over a tee shirt) or a sweatshirt when I've gone to Colin's. It's been wonderful! And your tomatoes look wonderful. I would fight Bonny for some of them - hahaha. Your weekend ahead sounds perfect. Here's to a fabulous school year for Molly and safe travels to the Mister (to one of my least liked places!!).

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  5. Your tomatoes are doing so well! And hurrah for this gorgeous weather! We got back up to the 80s and are expected to be there again tomorrow, but we were in the 60s and 70s for HIGHS before today... I will take it!

    Enjoy this last weekend before the school year. I hope Molly is feeling excited about a new year!

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  6. That forecast looks heavenly to me. I wish Molly a great start to her new school year. The tomatoes look delicious.

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  7. I had the same exact thought this morning - we had light rain overnight, and this morning, it FELT like autumn for real for the first time. I am so excited for autumn (sunshiny days feel a bit like it, too, which is fantastic).
    I hope you have the best weekend and Molly is having a fantastic start to her school year!

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