Perfect August Wind

A windsock at Hoover Sail Club is a landlubber’s indication of a great day for sailors from the club who spent the afternoon in friendly races across. (My Final Photo for August 16, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A windsock at Hoover Sail Club is a landlubber’s indication of a great day for sailors from the club who spent the afternoon in friendly races across. (My Final Photo for August 16, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A toddler stuffs a large blackberry into her mouth before the container of berries was covered in protective netting and placed in a bag for mom to carry, ending her sweet snack at the Saturday Farmers Market. (My Final Photo for August 15, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Father and son listen to musicians at Rotary Park and enjoy their choice of refreshments on a warm Friday evening in Uptown. (My Final Photo for August 14, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A trio of teenagers turned their shopping trip to Kroger into more than a hunt for groceries, making it an expression of youthful joy. (My Final Photo for August 13, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Contractors struggle after recent heavy rainstorms to pour the sidewalks on Vine Street in front of Emerson Elementary in time for school, which begins in a week. (My Final Photo for August 12, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)