For those who live in the temperate zone
summer started last June 21st. Let us toast 
to the season. Yes, Summer is here!

At one point, I thought  summer was going
fast forward to autumn. Such is the temperament 
of the weather. At times, it is unpredictable. 
It must be frustrating for the meteorologists.
However,it helps to pay attention to the forecast.

Enjoy we must, the good warm days of summer.
It goes so fast- and never long enough for all
the things planned for this summer. Some of us 
try to plan projects ahead. Yet, well into the
season, those renovation plans are going slow, 
painfully slow.Grin and bear it- it’s not the 
end of the world.I try not to be a slave to my 
projects. There are endless interruptions that
slow-down the process for me. So,I appreciate 
what is done, there is always next summer.

Gardener:
Enjoy the fruits, the beauty of your garden
and all that hard work. Savor the sweet scents
floating from your garden. Immerse your spirit
in the colors bursting from your flowers. 
Each flower offers an attraction that is 
inviting even to a non-gardener.

Take the time to sit and meditate, relax. 
Take a book outside and read to your heart's 
content. Catch up with your summer reading. 
Don't feel guilty about lazing around. It's
good for your body, it's good for your spirit. 

Don’t let the weeds annoy you. By this time,
they are growing faster than you can pull them 
out. Think of your weeding as a great exercise,
allows you to do your bending, walking , take 
some deep breathes and stretch. Weeding is very
grounding.

Quieten your mind and you gain better 
perspective,deeper insights into life's 
daily challenges.

 Traveler:
Drive to arrive. Safe travel starts with a safe
vehicle and good driving habits, awareness of
road safety and road courtesy, which the young
ones can start to learn. Plan your trip carefully.

Have a good conversation with the family about
the trip, keep the young ones informed and 
excited about where you're taking them. Teach 
them to be good passengers and not whine too 
much.Children love to be treated like adults. 
This is a good time for children to learn to 
admire Nature’s beauty and bounty.  

A good information about your destination would
be helpful - this way, you will not lose precious 
time trying to locate places. Make sure you have
a good emergency supply and first aid kit,
flashlight, water and nibbles, important telephone 
numbers, cell phone battery charged. A spare blanket
can come in handy.

Don’t push yourself too hard to get “there.” A 
good planning will ensure that the driver does 
not get too tired to enjoy the trip.
Happy travelling.


 Housebound or no plans to go anywhere:
Don't fret. Get outside and enjoy the summer 
breeze, listen to the birds singing, have a 
hummingbird feeder and watch those little birds 
flap their wings furiously as they enjoy their
treat. 

If you don’t have the energy to plant a garden, 
enjoy the beauty of a neighbor’s garden and 
tell them so.

Have some of your dear friends over for a 
short visit.There are all kinds of take out
food so you don't have to slave over a hot
stove. People are more than happy to come for 
a visit and won’t even mind bringing some
food. Make it a pot-luck event.

Read, listen to your favorite music, or just
enjoy the peace and quiet. Visit that friend
you’ve been thinking about these past years!

 The sociable:
Don’t you just love having friends over for 
a barbecue! Such fun. Those pesky and annoying 
flying insects are bothersome. There are good 
insect repellants. Light citronella candles, 
spread them around your yard. They don’t only 
repel insects, the lit candles add an aura of 
serenity. Burn some incense for aroma and to 
attract inspirational thoughts.

Here's to a fun summer to all.



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