Sweet Days of Summer

Summer songs are special because they evoke all that is supremely wonderful about the sizzling season of summertime.

 

When I hear songs that became popular during many of the summers of my today and also of my young adult past, I am instantly transported back to driving in my car with the windows down and the summer air mixing with my hair.  T-shirt, cutoffs, flip flops.  It's all about the essence of summer.

 

I recently was reminded of the special nature of summer songs when I was at a local farmer's market and "Summer Breeze", that oldie but goodie by Seals & Crofts, was nicely delivered through the outdoor speakers for all to enjoy.

 

As you probably suspected, summer is my favorite time of the year and I hold on to every hot second of it.  For now, I am ignoring the school ads and other signals that Fall is getting ready to transition into our calendars.

 

Instead, I am focusing instead on the sweet, sweet, oh so sweet days of summer. . . .

Easy. Breezy. Mellow. Smooth.

 

 

Bring On The Margaritas



Courtesy of Coastal Living

It's almost Halloween yet yesterday's temperature here in Washington, DC hit 80 degrees.

It is so hard to stay at my desk and work at the computer when I would rather go outside and take advantage of the incredible weather.  It's so hard not to leave my office and jump in the car and drive to the beach and enjoy the warmth of the sun and the sand between my bare toes.

Flip flops, T-shirts and shorts, don't give up hope.  I am not packing you away yet!!

Beach On!!

Simple Summer Pleasures

In yesterday's post, I wrote about being grateful for being able to take taking time off this summer.

That got me thinking about other things that make summer wonderful.  Here are a simple pleasures that I look forward to:

1.  Summer Heat

I know I am in the minority on this one but I love it when it's hot.  I think I'm safe in saying that most people do not like the summer heat in Washington, DC.  BUT I LOVE IT!  If the temperature drops below 70 degrees, I need a sweater or a shawl or a jacket of some sort.  Weather forecasters are predicting that it may reach up in the high 90's this week.  I can't wait!

2.  Blueberries

Every time I go to the grocery store or the farmer's market and I see fresh blueberries, I have to buy some, even if I already have a container at home.  Blueberries are just THE BEST!!  Blueberries are a gift I give myself to help maintain a healthy body and mind.  They are loaded with antioxidants!  Study after study shows that antioxidants -- disease-fightings that occur naturally in bbueberries and many other foods --has that boost the immune system.  They also reduce the risk of health problems -- particularly heart disease and cancer.

3.  Longer Days

Spring forward is right! I love being able to come out of my office building after work and the sun is still shining and the evening is in front you!  Longer days are energizing for me.  You can get so much stuff done.  Neighbors are sitting on their porches when I arrive home from work and I can walk over to their houses to chat and catch up on the latest happenings.  I can work in the yard or I can still go for a walk or a run because the day is longer.  It is a real downer in the winter to leave work, go outside and it's already nighttime. 

4.  Flip Flops

They're easy, breezy and the perfect shoe for summer.  Slide your foot into the flip flop and you're ready to go!  Your feet can breathe instead of being stuffed into a boot or other winter shoe all day long when it's cold.  For work, I like flip flops that are higher because they provide more of a pillow for your feet.  Plus, they make a fun sound!