summer

Lots of excited energy at our house this morning. These two are happy together.
Family will be arriving in a few hours.
Summer can hardly wait.
We slept in a bit and everyone is feeling good.
In this moment we are truly content.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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真夏の空と曽津高崎灯台

Midsummer sky and Sokkozaki Lighthouse

#曽津高崎灯台 #灯台 #lighthouse #真夏 #midsummer #summer #奄美大島 #amamiisland #マストドン写真部 #photography #fedibird

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Wie wär's mit einer Runde Schwimmen im Meer?

Man wird ja wohl noch träumen dürfen.....

Habt einen schönen Tag!

Frau in pinkfarbenem Badeanzug schwimmt im Meer - Acryl handgemalt
--> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Frau-in-pinkfarbenem-Badeanzug-schwimmt-im-Meer/1961659

#meer #meerMittwoch #ocean #summer #urlaub #art #painting #MastoArt

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Wie wär's mit ein bisschen sommerlicher mediterraner Stimmung, einem Gefühl von Urlaub für deine Wand?

Bougainvillea am Meer - Acryl, 2026
--> https://www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Bougainvillea-am-Meer/1961653

#meer #ocean #sea #water #flowers #bloomscrolling #art #painting #MastoArt #summer #sommer #urlaub

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I send thanks to the buyer from Pennsylvania who purchased a coffee mug of

Summer Breeze -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/summer-breeze-steve-henderson.html?product=coffee-mug

May every relaxing sip from the cup take you back to lazy summer days.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #summer #fedigiftshop #coffee #kite #childhood #joy #wind #boy #giftidea #freedom

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I send thanks to the buyer from New Hampshire who purchased a greeting card of

Last Light in Zion -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/last-light-in-zion-steve-henderson.html?product=greeting-card

May the artwork on the card take both you, and the person to whom you send the card, to a place of peace, tranquility, and beauty.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #fedigiftshop #travel #nature #utah #USA #hiking #nationalpark #summer #southwest #peace #sunset #zion

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Ice Cream Trucks on Covers: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-ice-cream-trucks-on-covers/

#Food #Books #TopTenTuesday #Summer

@bookstodon

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Music Mood. Also still trying to find my Mastodon vibe. Let's share some European summer bops. 10 countries, 10 genres. All unexpected (hopefully).

I'd love for anyone to add their own to the list.

(also, I really wish we had a better platform than youtube, but it’s the only thing anyone can access and where all the content’s at.)

1/10

Probass ∆ Hardi – Viter ta Iskra.

Let's start with Ukraine. Just released but it gives millennial turn of the century lounge vibes. I am in awe of the Ukrainians. Fighting not just for their country but for Europe, in the meantime life goes on and even the music keeps coming.

https://youtu.be/kmKw4ixl4hU

#ukraine #probassandhardi #electro #lounge #music #musicmood #summer #euromaxxing #europe

Work commenced on our deck early.
We will have nice wide steps with a strong rail. They offered to put in a slide but I don't think I want to temp Summer or my husband.
While they were building I was the demolition team taking the boards off of the old deck walls and pulling nails. Pry bars are handy tools even if they laugh at me throwing all my weight into the task.
Summer helped me load up some cardboard to recycle and a few bags of groceries for the free pantry.
I will drop stuff off on my way to pick up pizza for today's lunch party.
Getting more than three hours of sleep makes me down right perky. Who know what else we will get done today.
Stay tuned.
Good morning, Mastodon
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer says enough lollygagging around.
She want to do something.
So we went to the post office to mail towels and fill up the free pantry.
Dropped some books at the little library and came back home to fix lunch for her pal.
Gardening is next to be followed by baking.
I put some heavy cream out of the freezer to thaw for scones or blueberry cobbler.
Happy Monday Mastodon.
#Summer

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Summer woke up a happy dog.
Her pal slept all night so we all slept all night.
She wakes him up by giving him a soft pat with her paw. I let them cuddle for a few minutes before I told Summer we were headed to the beach.
But first we perked the coffee and took the garbage bin out to the road.
The fog is thick and the neighborhood isn't awake yet as we drive off on our adventure.
As usual we have the trail to ourselves.
I wanted to get some wildflower photos but they were all closed up waiting for the sun.
Much needed exercise for both of us.
I asked Summer what she wanted to write in the sand. She wanted to send hugs to everyone who could use one on this early Wednesday morning.
Good morning and hugs from Summer Mastodon friends.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer is a great comfort to both of us.
She took over the other end of the sofa while we watch the Tiger's game.
I might have to turn the volume up now that Summer decided it's nap time.
She is a snorezy dog.
So cute even when she snores.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

I send thanks to the buyer from Colorado who purchased an art print of

First Light -- https://fineartamerica.com/featured/first-light-steve-henderson.html?product=art-print

May the image take you to a place of calmness and peace.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #nature #hiking #camping #summer #morning #goodmorning #lake #wilderness #travel #oregon #USA #sale #fedigiftshop #peace

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Today was the day to clean up my lawn mower to be able to start it to mow Summer's front acre.
My mower is clearly worn out.
Summer thought it would help if she brought me stuff I might need to get it going.
More stuff is always better, right?
By the time I got the mower ready to mow I had a whole pile of random stuff.
She really is the most sincere helper I've ever seen.
It didn't help but I thanked her anyway.
Tomorrow my daughter is going with me to the farmers market and then to shop for a battery operated mower.
It's almost my birthday so it's time.
We will see if I can find something that I think is heavy duty enough to handle our fields.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Summer says that she isn't really political.
She does have opinions and is very smart though.
When we go to the beach she will sit down and wait for me to write something in the sand.
It's almost like she needs to get this done before she can commence with stampeding around and fetching sticks.
So because I love her I oblige.
Today she wanted everyone to know that as a high IQ dog she has always known that dumb is spelled with a b.
Summer for President 2028.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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Sunrise happens so late now.
Poor Summer has to wait for first light before I'll take her on an adventure. I explained that I'm old and need to see where I'm stepping.
The problem right now is that lots of dog walkers are converging on our usual spots around the same time.
Today we drove by option one and decided it was already to crowded. Option two had cars parked with people who looking like they were engaging in some business that wasn't our business.
We drove on.
Option three is a pullout with a narrow but posted trail through the dunes to the beach. No vehicle access so I figured we would have the place to ourselves.
Summer led the way.
It was a hike but worth the effort.
Summer's happiness will inspire the rest of my day.
BTW she is a fabulous trail guide.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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#WindowFriday
Vienna, Austria
July 2026

#FensterFreitag #Windows #Architecture #Vienna #Austria #Europe #Travel #Summer #Photo

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And there was peace there.

By the river.

Autumn Enclave canvas print -- https://www.pictorem.com/2631876/autumn-enclave/

Free shipping in the U.S. and Canada.

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #buyintoart #ayearforart #river #country #rural #landscape #peace #summer #water #nature #washington #hiking #travel #outside #outdoors #USA

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Summer wanted a laugh.
We all cuddled up together on the sofa to watch the Jimmy Kimmel monologues from last week.
She loves a good Natalie Harp joke.
We are on a mission to have fun.
Summer is egging us on.
She says go for it.
This week will be the eat our favorite foods, go to the beach whenever we want and binge television that tickles our funny bone.
Not to say that we won't take care of business but only if it doesn't interfere with the festivities.
Hope your party is as fun as ours.
Good morning Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

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