Beat Down By Summer

It has been entirely too hot and dry this summer. I am probably not the only one looking forward to fall, not just for the start of football season, but for some much needed relief. My lawn is looking more like this picture than one would expect. I actually kicked up some dust when I mowed what was left of it last night.

And now that I am not in Chicago, I can honestly say I welcome the winter.

Cactus. Tucson, AZ. March 2002.