Goodbye…I Hate To See You Go

Since fall (also known as the autumn) arrives Sunday this is the official farewell to the summer of 2024.  While beach season is what I’ll miss most it is not the only thing I truly love about summer…here are a few others:

• Daylight- Next to the beach itself this might be the worst part because as summer fades so does daylight.  On June 21 we had over 15 hours of daylight…today almost three hours less.  It gets worse.
• Holiday Weekends- Memorial Day, 4^th of July, Labor Day all within 99 days makes for extended breaks in the work week.
• Clothing- As detailed last week I love wearing shorts, tee shirts and sandals on a daily basis.
• Bikinis- Sure will miss these on the beach.  No other words needed.
• Barbeques- I know you can grill 12 months a year but there’s something about cooking burgers and steaks with a cold beer in your hand while it’s still warm and light out.

• Reading- My favorite place to read is at the beach and the backyard.
• Ice Cream- I don’t have if that often but I can tell you this…it tastes better in July than in January.
• Baseball- If ever a sport was made for summer its baseball. Of course as a Mets fan I’m hoping the season is not over just yet.
• School busses- Don’t have to worry about getting behind one in summer.
• Being tan- I know sun can damage your skin and it’s not for everyone but I just feel so much better when I’m tan…especially my feet.
• Summer drinks- Whether it’s lemonade, fresh fruit smoothies or unique cocktails with fruit and umbrellas there is something to quench your thirst and desires.

Yes fall is wonderful and I’ll come up with a list of my favorite things but it will take longer so “good bye summer, I hate to see you go.”