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  1. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    2 days ago

    There isn’t just one thing, summer outdoor concerts, sailing on Narragansett Bay and seeing beautiful sunsets, annual visit to my friend’s Lake Cottage to visit with my HS friends, going out for ice cream listening to the birds early in the morning, having lots of day light and finding new fun things to explore!

  2. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    2 days ago

    Summer is the season
    when everything grows with wild abandon . . .
    there is exuberant sex going on
    with the birds and the bees,
    the butterflies,
    the opossums and foxes.
    Winter’s cares
    are tossed away on warm breezes
    and everything strives to create,
    reproduce.

    The flowers burst forth in my garden
    like they’ve been waiting all year to grow and spread,
    one after another . . .
    each month of summer
    is a different portrait to see.
    The plants grow voluptuous with fruits and vegetables,
    sensuous in the hot sun . . .
    eggplants, tomatoes,
    grapes
    are lusty with flavour,
    begging us to take our fill.
    The scents of sweet alyssum,
    basil, and thyme
    fill the air.

    When I was young and pregnant
    I flew a kite on a bluff
    overlooking the bay,
    off of Horse Point road with two children,
    Dionysus and Xanthippe
    (yes,
    those were their names,
    believe it or not) . . .
    the same bluff
    where I was to grieve a year later
    at the loss of that child I had carried so joyously.
    Cats
    stretch out in the sun,
    turtles and snakes bask on the warm rocks . . .
    dogs and horses
    roll in the grass,
    and the wrens
    sing all day . . .
    it is their ode to Life,
    their ode to Joy.
    there is so much joie de vivre.
    It is palpable in the air
    and in my body.

    Glorious life
    in full force,
    reminding me
    that life can still be good.

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      1 day ago

      Thank you for gracing me with this writing, dear Sparrow.

      1. sparrow51014
        sparrow
        1 day ago

        I am honored,
        dear Joseph,
        that it speaks to you…🌱

  3. Cathie
    Cathie
    2 days ago

    The wam weather so we can swim:)

  4. shell
    Shell
    2 days ago

    Summer vacation
    Time outdoors

  5. Ose
    Ose
    2 days ago

    The blooming all over! Such richness in nature for eyes and heart!

  6. KC.
    KC
    2 days ago

    The relaxed spaciousness and ease of day to day living. As George Gershwin wrote in 1934, ‘Summertime… and the living is easy’… (even if/ as/when it is not always so ….) 🙂

    1. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 days ago

      . . . one of my favorite songs,
      dear KC . . . ♥

  7. Linda72766
    Linda
    2 days ago

    The long, sunny days. The cool nights. Children playing everywhere. It is my favorite time of the year.

  8. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    3 days ago

    The flowers that are in full bloom! Temps have been above normal in recent days but today is cloudy, breezy and offered me a very pleasant morning walk. I love looking at all the flowers as I walk the neighborhood and chatting with folks who are outdoors. I’ve met so many nice people on my walks.

    I attended a secular ritual on Saturday that is led by one of my cousins. We met in a park in Kansas City and the topic was the importance of taking time to “play.” We blew bubbles; we played catch with beach balls; we put flower wreaths on our heads and did a simple dance to the tune of the “Lord of the Dance” singing: Dance, dance wherever you may be, I am the Queen of the dance you see; I live in you and you live in me; and, I lead you all in the Dance, said she!” People were stopping by, smiling and encouraging us. It was delightful. Just a bunch of older ladies having a good time. One lady who was walking her dog, thanked us and said that we inspired her.

    Thank you all for sending me messages of kindness, love and encouragement. And may you all find time to “play” today.

    1. Elizabeth H67151
      Elizabeth H
      2 days ago

      I love those different words to the Lord of the Dance, Carol!

    2. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      2 days ago

      I love your telling of the dance,
      dear Carol . . .
      it makes me think of the circle dances
      my friend in the UK used to do
      until just a few years ago . . .
      what a delight. ♥

  9. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    3 days ago

    Just one thing? 😁
    It could be the fact that I’m sitting outside in the cool morning air, having my coffee. I love this.

  10. V
    Victoria Heitman
    3 days ago

    Being able to go outside in the morning and have the kids play in the backyard. Being light out later. Being outside and then the feeling of accomplishing something at the end of the day

  11. Elizabeth H67151
    Elizabeth H
    3 days ago

    The fresh sweet morning air permeating the house when I wake up to start my day.

  12. pkr29022
    pkr
    3 days ago

    Longer days, more light. ✨☀️

  13. A
    Antonia
    3 days ago

    The National Hurricane center and NOAA- summer marks hurricane season here on the SC coast

  14. Yram
    Yram
    3 days ago

    There is so much:
    Light
    Change in weather patterns
    Easier travel,
    Colors of fruits, veggies
    Harvest
    My birth-day today.

    1. Michele
      Michele
      2 days ago

      Happy birthday Yram 🎂

    2. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      2 days ago

      Happy Birth-day Yram.

    3. Robin Ann
      Robin Ann
      2 days ago

      Happy BIrthday!!

    4. KC.
      KC
      2 days ago

      Happy Birthday, Yram!

    5. Patti
      sunnypatti
      3 days ago

      Happy Happy Birthday!

    6. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      3 days ago

      Happy birthday, Yram! 🌸

    7. Elizabeth H67151
      Elizabeth H
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday, Yram!! ♥️

    8. pkr29022
      pkr
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday dear Yram.
      Celebrate You.🥳 🩷

    9. A
      Antonia
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday Yram ~< ; )

    10. sparrow51014
      sparrow
      3 days ago

      Happy Birthday,
      dear Yram . . . 🙂

  15. D
    Drea
    3 days ago

    Easygoing BBQs with friends. Swimming in the lake. Warm evenings outside.

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