“Every summer has it’s own story.” ~ Unknown

My narrative for a blissful summer:

• Three months of grass tickling my toes
• Lots of in the water time (lake, ocean, pool, pond or river…doesn’t matter as long as its refreshing!)
• Fire in the barbie. Cook-outs all summer.
• Freshest fruits and veggies available.
• Abundant outdoors time – No Excuses!
• Local farmers markets, fairs, outdoor concerts, arts and cultural activities.
• A windfall of creative ideas and energy.
• A trip away from all things familar. Short excursions work.  Doesn’t have to be to timbuktoo!
• Time enough to do a whole lot of nothing (“not one earthly thing,” as my Mom says).
• Good summer reads on any platform (hardback, paperback, e-book or audio).
• Visits to those people I don’t see often enough.
• A little child’s play – running in the rain, jumping rope, building sandcastles, catching lightning bugs, blowing bubbles, for example.
• Blue skies, sunshine
• Counting my blessings….one by one and being thankful summer is here.

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