It's been a cool spring. Today is May 31 and this afternoon I needed a jacket. I'm looking forward to warmer temperatures.
The summer season here is a short one. Someone suggested writing down 20 things to do during the summer, so the months don't go by without truly enjoying the warm weather. I'm taking up the challenge. Here's my list - no particular order:
1) Go to the beach.
2) Have a picnic.
3) Enjoy a hot fudge maple creemee sundae.
4) Buy food from a local farmer's market.
5) Read a book under a tree.
6) Visit an historic site.
7) Go for a run where I've never been before.
8) Make a cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
9) Visit a botanical garden.
10) Pick blueberries.
11) Take Milo for a walk in a neighoring town.
12) Visit a shrine.
13) Plant Monarda and Shasta daisies.
14) Go for a hike.
15) Find a waterfall.
16) Enter a photo for the Fair Art Gallery.
17) Wear yellow!
18) Invite friends over for a summer-themed luncheon.
19) Be in a parade.
20) Prepare a new summer recipe with ingredients I've never used.
Summer begins June 21. I plan on getting a head start on my list. By September 22, I hope to complete most, if not all, of these activities. Happy Summertime!
