Gaining Light at the Top of the World

Okay, so maybe we aren't exactly at the top of the world, but we are much closer than Texas! BBC Weather says that sunrise is now at 5:33 AM and sunset is at 20:31 (8:31 PM). I think we are gaining about 4 minutes of extra light per day. I took the below picture on our way to the park at 8:40 PM.

A friend of mine told me that during the peak of summer, it doesn't really get properly dark. She said it just maintains a twilight-state at night. It's a good thing we have those blackout curtains. Well, for that and for the streetlight and our neighbors floodlights. Word of advice: If you install floodlights (the big, bright, spotlights outside), please be considerate enough to try NOT pointing them toward your neighbors' windows. Thank you.

Flowers of the week(s):

Did you get any flowers this week? What color? :o)

Just for fun:

The word "peak" is often misused. 

From: https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/peak-peek-pique/

Choose Your Words

peak/ peek/ pique
 

Let's look at three homophones: peak, peek, and pique. Peak is a topmost point, such as a mountain peak, or to reach that point:

We're sort of at peak demand right now.

A peek is a glance or a quick look, like you do with the unwrapped Christmas presents at the bottom of your loved one's closet. It can also mean to glance or to peer at. It's frequently paired with sneak, which can lead you to use the incorrect peak:

Residents take a peek at bike and pedestrian safety plans
Yellowstone Offers Sneak Peek Of New Visitor Center

Finally, pique is to upset or excited someone. You will sometimes see peak one's interest for pique one's interest, but don't be fooled. If you're piquing someone's interest, you are exciting their interest not taking a quick look at it:

If that doesn't pique your interest, you can leave (but I'm keeping your shoes).

Here's your mnemonic device:

• You have to reach to gain the peak.
• If you peer at something, you are peeking.
• And if you're piqued about something, there's usually a question in your mind about it.