Day 2 - 182 -- Summer is Here

The temperature moved into the summer range today -- solid mid-20s with a touch of humidity. So -- summer must be here. Students got their report cards earlier this week and are exercising their new found freedom in small groups around town. So -- summer really must be here. <smile>

Summer is a change of pace from the other 9 months of the year. It is the traditional time of family vacations due to the lack of school classes. Educators almost have to take vacation during the summer months since they are in classrooms for Fall, Winter and Spring. A 3-4 week break then just won't happen. Weather and travel can be easier and even staying home allows you to do fun things around the house or just out in the area -- walks, drives, BBQs, swimming, festivals of art, music, and culture, bonfires and so many other wonderful events. As a teenager, we'd spend summer evenings cruising Main Street in our parents cars -- going up and down the main drag and racking up many miles over the course of an evening. We'd all chip in for gas -- and it was a pittance compared to fuel costs today <smile>. Those were heady, fun-filled days <grin>.

The song chosen for today explains the activities of families and teens once summer arrives. The lyrics and video are fun as are the pair performing. Enjoy!

Summertime -- DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince (aka Will Smith)