I had a very hot weekend. The weather never let up. It fluctuated between a steamy 92 degrees with 85% humidity during the day to severe thunderstorms with pouring rain at night. Oh, the joy and excitement of outdoor activities in Wisconsin and Minnesota!
But also hot because I met all kinds of interesting and fun people. The customers were all gardeners with a mutual love of flowers. We oohed and aahed together over the dwarf hollyhocks, the papaya coneflowers, and the swirling colors of the lily buds. The extent of amazing flowers at Humble Acres is hugely impressive, and it soothed my spirit as I wandered through the many greenhouses there. 
It was the company and talent of the other art vendors there, though, that made the weekend most special. Some original and colorful lawn art and metal work was displayed, awesome henna tattoos, oil paintings of beautiful gardens, well-designed recycled-cloth bags, and even piles of freshly-expelled worm castings for sale. What more could I ask for? I made some great trades, new friends, and came home with a deeper appreciation of henna (and a flower on my foot), wooden boxes, a metal bird, and some finely sewn, gorgeous bags. This is what summer is all about.
