Fun in the Sun

June 21st marks the summer solstice and the official start of the summer season. It arrived at 7:28am today without so much as a single hello, glad you're back, or greeting from the welcoming committee. However, for those of us who enjoy the "usable" daylight, it is a natural delight which comes but once a year. The Earth is actually farther from the Sun at this time of year, but because of the tilt of its' axis, the Northern hemisphere receives the Sun's rays more directly. This year we have already enjoyed some unseasonably high temperatures, so let's hope that it makes for a nice long hot summer of fun. What's in store usually is quite predictable.

The summer calendar probably has few empty dates by now, so if there are any additions, they'll have to be last minute changes. Vacation plans typically are in the same place each year, and for the majority of us, we likely will be heading to some of our favorite destinations, the "Lakes", the coast, the mountains, or to our National Parks. Wherever that vacation spot may be, I hope that the Sun shines brightly, and don't forget the sunscreen because there is nothing that will "fry" you more than too much time in the Sun, without the SPF. Unfortunately, as the Sun sets on this day, I can't help but get somewhat depressed because the days will be getting shorter. Oh well, I can take "solstice" in knowing that I haven't even been on vacation yet, and that remains the other "bright spot" in all this!