September Already?

Wow.

What happened to those "dog days" of summer? Not that I'm exactly a huge fan of sweating, but still. 60 degrees in August? Can't help feeling a bit cheated out of Summer this year. Hope we get a make-good this month with at least a few more beach days ahead.

Just came off one of those trite and true "staycations." Dan & I rented at a place called "The Asylum Inn" (very fitting if you know how busy work can be here in Summer) in downtown South Haven. What a unique experience. We have never stayed at an Inn or B&B before. It's much like staying in someone's home, vs. a sterile hotel room. The decor of the "Hunter Suite" was true to its name--dark wood, deer and wildlife with a Native American theme. Throw in some animal prints and you've got fun, eclectic surroundings. Actually we found it quite luxurious but in a rustic way. Hard to explain. See for yourself at www.theasyluminn.com. Since the website pics were taken Tina has added more decorative touches.

Friends we'd invited had to cancel, so it was just us rambling around in all that space. Did manage a couple of days on South Haven's South Beach where parking is at a premium. Not the cost ($5) just the ability to score a spot.

All in all, not a bad way to stay. Right in our backyard.