Late August is like the summer’s sunset. The days are warm, but there’s a slight chill in the morning air. It gets dark earlier, and I need a cardigan for morning coffee runs en route to work. As a teacher, this is my busy season. I’ve tried to stop along the way to smell the sunflowers.
- The bag. Lands’ End Medium Print Open Top Canvas Tote Bag. That’s a mouthful! This is a nice size, a little smaller than I usually carry for work. It will fit my lesson plan book, papers and laptop. It’s a classic style and I like the houndstooth design. I really like the name – Prince of Wales plaid. There’s usually a discount code and it can be monogrammed too! #nevermetatoteIdidntlike #mightbuyitforthename
- The school supplies. Target Threshold Mouse Pad. I grabbed this as soon as I saw it. If it’s blue and white, it’s usually in my cart. It comes in other colors as well. It isn’t made of neoprene or rubber; there’s more of a padded cardboard feel to it. The patterns and the price make it hard to resist. #dressupthehomeoffice
Round Mousepad – Blue Print Pattern – Threshold™
- The drink. Recess. As a teacher, any drink with that name gets my vote! I first saw this in Sag Harbor and was curious about it. I purchased a few cans (without my reading glasses). When I got them home, I realized they had CBD. I don’t know much about CBD but the cans sure are cute! Maybe they will help with back-to-school stress? #suckerforpackaging
- The Book Pick. Close to Shore. The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916.
I first read this years ago. It has stayed with me, and by that I mean in my occasional nightmares. The book recounts the rogue Great White that terrorized the Jersey Shore that summer. I grew up visiting the Jersey Shore on family vacations. Fortunately, we weren’t visiting that summer.
Riveting read. #stayoutofthewater
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916
- The Polish. Icelanded a Bottle of OPI. It’s a fun departure from the sunny summer hues. I like to wear more subdued polish in late summer. Neutral nails, in my opinion, look sophisticated. I’m not sophisticated, but I don’t stop trying. This color is kind of a greyish lavender that is neutral but not boring. There’s still plenty of sandal season left! #short49shadesofgrey
https://www.opi.com/shop-products/nail-polish-powders/gel-nail-polish/icelanded-a-bottle-of-opi
- The Movie. Dead Poets Society. Some teachers make this their night-before-the-first-day ritual. Robert Sean Leonard’s character, Neil, haunted me long after the movie was over. And the scene with the desks gets me every time. #seizetheday
That’s it for my late summer roundup. Hey, go ahead and buy yourself a school supply, even if it’s just for the fun of it. There’s power in a pen that writes really well or a fresh stack of sticky notes. A cute pencil or mug might be just the ticket – even if it’s just for the Sunday crossword puzzles. Buy a new novel that’s more serious than a beach read. Grab a pretty notebook or some glue (well, maybe not the glue) and toast all of us returning to school in uncertain times. It’s time to celebrate a new season. I know I will, face shield and all. Cheers!
Good read! Are you back in the schools teaching? Have you tried the drink, I’m curious how it was :)!
I love it! I’m not sophisticated but I don’t stop trying!!! XOXOXOXO