I don’t know why but lately I have been thinking / reminiscing about my childhood. If I had to guess I would think it has to due with my upcoming birthday and the summer season.
Just curious what others recall about summer…here are my thoughts…
The Summer Season
Sights
- green…the grass, trees, plants, flowers and vegetables etc
- the sun
- kids paying outside
- fireflies
- lights (from neon signs to billboards) they just seem more vibrant in the summer
- blue skies
- the beach
Sounds
- the birds chirping
- an outdoor radio (the radio always seems to sound better outside)
- the hum of the air conditioner
- thunder
- the intensity of the rain
- kids playing
Smells
- suntan lotion
- food on the grill
- chlorine from the pool
- fresh cut grass
- corn…yes corn…I love the smell of fresh corn
Feels
- walking barefoot (on the grass, the street, the driveway ,on the beach)
- the heat from the sun on your skin
- air from the fan blowing on you
- the coldness of a popsicle, Italian ice or ice cream
- the “freshness” of everything (fresh picked veggies and fruit)
- the stiff feeling of clothes that were washed and left to dry on the clothesline
People just seem friendlier in the summer…happier…more easy going. Some of my best memories from my youth are during the summer months. Hanging out with friends, picnics with family members, baseball games and the feeling of being free.
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