It was a quiet day. I did some smaller jobs around the house and enjoyed a walk in the sunshine. The sun felt warm, though the north wind cooled the air noticeably. Weather patterns will trend to double digit highs over the next week or two. Nights will be cooler, but I can deal with that. This evening, I noticed the gorgeous crescent moon in the northwest sky. Clouds have obscured seeing the night sky for much of the past two weeks. It surprised me when I saw the moon tonight. Once it is full dark, I will go out to look at the stars and such, too.
The mail brought most of the quarterly reports from the bank. I got a cup of tea and read through these documents. It has been a rough time in the markets due to geopolitical events more than the pandemic. This has happened several times over the past decades -- things tank and then rebuild over time. The length of that time varies depending on many factors. I read the economic outlook by fund managers and economists. Some questions exist, but predictions show potential for some upswing while inflation and GDP will remain in uncomfortable zones. It takes some faith to stay the course. I did make an appointment with my financial advisor to discuss if any changes should be made. This conversation will help me to manage the anxiety by refocusing on the bigger picture.
Since this investment process takes some degree of faith in the guess work involved, I thought of a singer rather than a song. <smile> This country song deals with summer and all the things we try to pack into those few months. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Sunshine and Summertime --Faith Hill
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