When the long Labour Day weekend arrives, I wonder if this is truly the end of summer. Meteorologically, autumn begins on September 1. The cooler mornings at our cottage indicate a change of season. Summer Plans The arrival of summer brings anticipation of opportunities for unscheduled long lazy days to spend at the cottage. This […]
Summer after Labour Day
Retirement Happiness — End of Summer Thoughts
In three weeks, the fall equinox will mark the end of summer. Many deem Labour Day weekend the official end of summer but I’m prepared to wait until September 22 to declare that summer is over. Endings are always difficult, especially when it marks the passage of a happy and carefree time period. […]
Happiness in Retirement — Summer After Labour Day
Summer after Labour Day offers at least three weeks of the season without all the pressure of barbecues, parties, festivals, and sun tanning on the beach. As I walked the beach this week, it felt like I could re-claim it. Most of the tourists and summer people are gone. The beach is empty. I have […]
