Every year on this day, America celebrates the many courageous men and women who have fought and are still fighting to protect this nation. On this day my thoughts are also on the season of summer. Even though the The Old Farmer’s Almanac lists the first day of summer 2011 as June 21st, I think most people regard the Memorial Day Holiday as the official start to summer. So, here I sit thinking about all things summer.
I think of summer festivals, outdoor concerts, picnics in the park, and back yard barbecues. I think of pool parties, rooftop stargazing, weekend beach getaways, and sunsets on the beach. I think of pretty girls laying out in skimpy bikinis catching some rays. I think of shirtless guys showing off their hot bodies as they toss a frisbee back and forth in the park. Actually, I just think of shirtless guys in general. 🙂
When I think of summer, I think of barbecue chicken and ribs, corn on the cob, ice cold sweet tea or fresh squeezed lemonade, summer squash, potato salad, and juicy watermelon. I think of meeting my friends for Saturday afternoon margaritas on the back patio of our favorite bar. I think of taking a stroll out on the busy summer city streets to people watch. I think of dancing the night away to the latest summer jams.
Every summer there’s a song that comes out that really defines that summer. Over the years there have been some really good ones. But, for me, the one that I keep going back to is the one that came out the summer of my high school graduation. In 1991 DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince (Fresh Prince know today simply as Will Smith) had the song ‘Summertime.’ I used to listen to this song over and over. It never got old for me. Even today that song and summer go hand and hand for me.
All of these these things combined have created some of my best summer memories. So, what do you all think of when it comes to summer? I would love to hear your thoughts of summer. Please leave your comments.
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