A good, long novel …

Swimming laps …

Freckles popping up on my nose …

Drinks on the porch …

Lazy, slow, weekend afternoons …

The smell of freshly mowed grass …

Lighting bugs … (first spotting last night!)

Lush, sweet-smelling flowers …

Working up a (good) sweat …

Sun on my face …

The rumble of summer thunder …

Kids popping home for a visit …

The blessed hum of the air conditioner …

Walking the neighborhood at dusk …

An excuse to move slowly for a change …

Overpaying at lemonade stands …

Sweet corn …

Veggies on the grill …

Cold Chardonnay …

Gratitude.

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