The Arrival of Summer

Summer has arrived! I am quite certain it crept in under the cloak of darkness last night. I am overjoyed to look up and have the sun kiss my face and clear blue skies overhead.

Summer is a season of guiltless little pleasures. Pleasures that can't be experienced at any other time of the year. For instance, running through grass bare foot, each blade gently tickling your feet. The cool spongey feeling caressing the sole of your foot. The air is filled with that decidely summer smell. Its difficult to explain, but so easy to experience. Its a time when you crave fresh berries, tomatoes, watermelon and cool glass of lemonade.

But more than all this, summer is a season of commraderie. Back yard bbq's filled with laughter and merriment, afternoon fishing trips, picnics, days at the lake . . . the possibilities are limitless. Good times with great friends and peaceful times with loved ones. Its almost like stolen moments that must be enjoyed to the fullest and made to count!

Allow me to raise my glass to a summer filled with friends (new and old), adventures, trips off the beaten path, and who could forget pleasant libation and delightful sustenance!