Saving for a later day
Will only let this joy melt away...
All over the news, the Heat Advisory continues here in Dallas. The streak of 100 degree weather continues. "The numbers are now 22, 29, 5, 19… As in 22nd day in a row, 29th time this year, 5th on list of record consecutive days, 19th on the list of number of 100 days in a year." (CBS DFW) If the predicted forecast for the next 7 days holds, we’ll end up 2nd on the all-time list of consecutive days of 100 plus weather. Enough is enough, .. this girl is ready for winter.
So the best I can do is think about popsicles, the sweet delight from childhood, the sensible splurge for a modest family income. Best eaten outside where the drips wouldn't stain the carpeting, these little bundles of goodness are the epitome of summer. Cherry became my favorite because I could rub it over my lips and look lke I had the lucious Wonder Woman lips of Linda Carter. Trying to eat the last bits of a melting popsicle with one piece dropping off was like climbing Mount Everest. So gratifying! During those few minutes of frozen pleasure, the heat outside was forgotton, all thoughts focused on such fake fruity sweetness. And of course, we'd hoard our washed off sticks to build fanciful pencil cup later.
But perhaps the best thing about popsicle is that they are a reminder that all good things are meant to be split in half and shared...
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Today I wave "howdy y'all" to my friends from Sunday Sketches and Mr. Toast's Creative Tuesdays. Hope everyone is finding something fun to keep cool!
The perfect sketch for a hot summer day. The weather is definitely the big news so stay cool and enjoy a popsicle with a friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea ~ great sketch ~ I can not even imagine what you are dealing with in Texas ~ It is hot enough here ~ !!! ~ Lovely post ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteWondering what is happening with Sunday Sketch ? ?? ~ I am trying.
namaste, Carol ^_^
Mmmmm - it feels cooler already. The San Antonio newspaper featured a story last sunday on paletas, the latin american version of popsicles. It also had some recipes to make your own:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.mysanantonio.com/life/food/article/Paletas-Bliss-on-a-stick-1466560.php
My fruit and yogurt pops are in the freezer right now, almost ready to eat!
oh -- perfect! make mine cherry :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cooling piece... rather warm here as well, maybe I'll have to try one later.
ReplyDeleteHi Cori...yum..fabulous!! Loved your story about Linda Carter and red lips..i loved her too! Have a beautiful day! Thanks for making me smile! happy SS!
ReplyDeleteVictoria
how cute! and i love your statement that they are for sharing! have a happy sunday!
ReplyDeleteYes, a heat wave all over. Doubt a popsicle looking that tasty will last for very long!! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy SS!
ahhhh...the ice cold popsicle! A perfect theme for a hot day! Looks awesome and so real like you could actually pick it up and take a bite!POP ART MINIS
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the popsicle, it looks so real I can feel the cold in my mouth. Maybe I am hungry. Sorry for the heat you are having, we have been cold and wet most of the Summer here in Oregon - we have only had about 5 days spread out all summer with temps in the low 80's, all the rest have been in the 60's and 70's
ReplyDeletegreat sketch and yes, a great childhood memory. It is really hot in MI, I think I will go buy some popsicles!!!
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
Awesome sketch! We have had a number of hot days but not that hot! Hugs to you Cori
ReplyDeletea yummy popsicle! nice job....a great way to beat the heat...i just returned from florida and it was cooler there than where I live!go figure! have a great week!
ReplyDeleteUgh, and I thought the heat was bad in Delaware! Great popsicle sketch!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Your drawings are great!! So glad I found you via. SS. :) Can't wait to see what you do next. xoxo
ReplyDeletenice!
ReplyDelete"But perhaps the best thing about popsicle is that they are a reminder that all good things are meant to be split in half and shared.." awesome. :)