Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The Joys of Summertime







While the official start of summer is still a few weeks away, Memorial Day weekend—the unofficial kickoff to the season—is just around the corner! Admittedly, I'm not the biggest fan of summer thanks to the heat, but there’s so much to love about this time of year that I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things to help get into the spirit along with some of my favorite summertime photos I've taken over the years!

The calming hum of bugs/wildlife in the evenings 

Birds chirping in the mornings

Fresh fruit, especially watermelon and cherries

4th of July fireworks 

Grilled meals

The glow of pretty outdoor/garden lights

Basket bags

Lots of time to walk my pup

Drive-in movies


No socks!!! 

Ice cream runs, especially Dari Delite (which is only open seasonally)

A shower after a day at the pool/beach/lake

Grilled corn on the cob with the good butter and flaky salt

Many hours of sunlight

The tropical scent of sunscreen

A crisp, all white outfit


Outdoor meals and cocktails 

Outdoor concerts 

Farmer's Markets with the most beautiful fresh produce

A cozy afternoon thunderstorm 

Fresh herbs aplenty 

Being barefoot

An evening of 9 holes followed by dinner at the club

Getting dressed is so quick and easy with sundresses and sandals

A glowy tan (but still use sunscreen!)

A fully stocked picnic cooler

Crisp percale sheets at night with the air conditioning cranked on a sweltering night

Pool water sparkling in the evening sun

Getting excited about fall when it's 99 degrees in August 


The distant scent of a neighbor's grill or bonfire 

Cute golf/pickleball/athletic sets

The serenity of watering the plants in the early mornings or evenings

Straw hats and/or baseball hats

Casual, last-minute picnics and BBQs

The scent of fresh-cut grass 

A break in the humidity after a grueling few days

A homemade deli sandwich in a basket on the boat

Pre-season football

Linen, lots of blue and white stripes, flag sweaters, white jeans, and swimsuits 

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