A Beautiful Evening

It was a gorgeous night tonight. The way the lightning bugs set the field ablaze with their golden sparkles, and the sounds of the soft popping and thundering of fireworks proved that it is, indeed, summer here in Indiana. The sun set softly and peacefully in the western sky, reminding me that a work week has gone by and it is now time to enjoy a small amount of leisure. The familiar smell of hay, leather, and horseflesh greeted me at the door of the barn as I strolled out to do the evening chores. Walking back up to the house, I decided to sit a while on our new swing and enjoy the beautiful summer evening air. I was able to see Wawasee's fireworks very clearly from where I sat, so I rocked slowly while taking in the splendor. Seeing splashes of color burst over the treeline is a thrilling scene, especially when set off by a nice big cornfield and country dirt road. Finally, the bugs forced me to go indoors for the finale, but it was still an amazing show. Aahhh, how I love summer nights in the country...