Happy summer! It is such an exciting time of the year.
 
I'm working on "being present" this summer. I'll be making sure to take advantage of those activities that are enjoyed best at this time of year.

The Cole Brother's circus came to town this week. I went with my parents and relieved many childhood memories. Bill and I are going to take in some Cape Cod Baseball -- baseball without all the commercialization.  
 
Picnicking at Tanglewood, under the stars, while listening to live music. At first we would arrive about a half hour before the performance would start and then we realized how nice it is to arrive when the gates open. We now arrive early, load up the wagon, have our choice of spots and layout out our spread. We bring lots of reading materials and relax for a few hours more.
 
Other ways of "being present". Getting lost in the amazing flowers and colors in the garden for a few hours (a poppy from my garden), slowly paddling around in the kayak trying to identify the variety of bird songs and swinging in the hammock with a good book.

My most favorite part of summer is feeling the warm sun on my face while my feet dig into the cool sand as I sit by the sea on a quiet corner of the beach.
 
What are your favorite summer activities? We'd love to hear about them. Summer is short...make sure you schedule them in.
 
Happy 4th of July. We'll be enjoying the 117th Annual Duxbury 4th of July Parade with friends on a lawn along Washington Street. Please say hello if you see us sporting our red, white and blue.

Cheers,