“School’s out forever. I’m bored to pieces,” so sang Alice Cooper in his 1972 rock anthem “School’s Out.” Parents can put the kibosh on their kids’ boredom with a good old-fashioned road trip. Keep learning alive and fun this summer and consider a trip to Northern California. Santa Cruz Learn about the history of surfing…
We’re fast approaching Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Many parts of the USA are already experiencing sweltering temperatures, including the mid-Atlantic and New England states. Here are a few of my favorite spots in Maine and Massachusetts to enjoy cool summer breezes, nature parks, and good food in beautiful coastal settings.
The heat and humidity of Florida has returned, signaling summer has arrived in the tropical south. While often oppressive, there is beauty to be found. My canna lily are now blooming. They are a glorious presence in my garden in an otherwise sweltering seasonal change.
Beginning in the early 1900s, movie theaters hung signs touting air conditioning to lure customers in from summer’s heat. The coast of Maine prefers the natural way, circulating cool air from the chilly wild Atlantic. No wonder so many people flock here to play outdoors. Coastal Maine has so much to offer: Quaint seaside villages;…
(Mellow Wanderer) Find yourself a shady backyard or a beach and have a lazy good time. Nothing like mid-summer to celebrate National Hammock Day. July 22 is a sure bet good weather dominates most places in the world. Just don’t fall asleep in one as a thunderstorm approaches! According to Wikipedia, Native Americans used hammocks…
