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SUMMER BEGINS

Summer Begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the longest day of the year. Also known as the Summer Solstice, this date officially celebrates a time of year when the sun is warm and the outdoors is the place to be.

The Summer Solstice is when the Earth’s axis is pointed toward the sun. It’s rays more directly impact the Northern Hemisphere giving us more daylight and more warmth. It’s a time when plants grow rapidly and animals are more active. That includes humans.

Many schools are out of session during the summer, which gives families the opportunity to take vacations. Even those without children take time to explore the outdoors through camping, hiking, and biking. Community pools open, inviting everyone to cool off on hot summer days. The beaches are open, too. Water adventures in the form of kayaking, canoeing, skiing, and fishing entice us to the rivers and lakes.

@sheba2011

I was up at 5am in order to accomplish a few things before the men arrived. The garbage and recycle were out the door and done. Of course, due to the high humidity, by back gave me a few problems. Luckily my neighbor was doing the same and helped bring everything to the curb. The sun at 6am was strong. If I wanted to weed the garden it would be a definite NO since the area does not get that much shade.

We have had one storm after another all day. Thankfully, no wind. I will not complain. We need every one of those droplets. The guys never showed. No phone call. No message. However, I did take a good look at the planting and it will be doable for me. I have the perfect chair to sit in and there will be no heavy lifting. The Trolley will definitely come in handy. I will only be loading the soil about half way in the planters. It will be easy to move to the location and then I can fill the rest of the way. The plants are healthy and I think they will love their new home. If the guys show up Friday, then they will do the work.

I did not see hubby today. I called ahead to see how things were at the Rehab. So happened the real dark clouds were rolling in. The receptionist said it was like nighttime. She mentioned that her phone gave some warnings to be away from the windows. On that note I decided to wait it out. Though the rehab is only 5 miles from door to door, the sun was shining during that call. However, 15 minutes later, those storm clouds started coming our way. I called to give the receptionist an update and decided home was the best place to be.

Though our temps were in the high 80s and low 90s, the humidity was the worse part. Air quality was only in the 20% range. Another good reason to stay put. Tomorrow the same. I will do what I can and then leave to see hubby. I am hoping for an early afternoon arrival. As far as dinner is concerned, I will probably end up at Culver’s. They have wonderful salads and hubby loves their custard with hot fudge. It’s great when you can stay in the car and give an order. at one window and then wait for the delivery to your auto. I used to love their cranberry and bacon salad. However, for whatever the reason, the cranberries became raisins. Raisins I have since learned are sulfites. Live and learn. So now I order the Garden Fresco Salad which is just as good. Love their honey mustard seasoning.

I hope you will have a nice Friday. Would be nice if you could relax and just do whatever. Hi to Poppy and to all your kitties. Have a wonderful day.

Sheba, I guess you’ll have to stick to ice cream, and cold drinks. That UV is strong. On vac I was wearing my hat and sunglasses in the car.
Betty Crocker…. yah, I wish. On that note, my Lidia Kitchen Pasta Pot arrived today. I feel so grown up now. I have always used a mid size sauce pan (that my Mother gave me when she didn’t need it anymore).
Maybe I’ll try her one pot cookbook next.
Hubs helped me a little today with my volunteer project. It’s a lot. I’m tired and not done.

Sheba, there’s a bush right outside my back door that bees love. They seem to stay for a while and then leave each year. I found out they were back when I tries to water it. Oops. Won’t try that again for a while.

Christina Aguilera
Genie In A Bottle

I feel like I’ve been locked in tight
For a century of lonely nights
Waiting for someone to release me
Thinking of rain blowing kisses my way
That don’t mean I’m
gonna hear what you say
Baby, baby

Oh, woah, woah
(my mind is saying let’s go)
Oh, woah, woah
(but my heart is saying no)

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there’s a price to pay
I’m a genie in a bottle
You gotta ask me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
You gotta make a big impression
I’ve gotta like what you do

I’m a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta catch me the right way honey
I’m a genie in a bottle baby
Come, come, come on and let me out

The music’s fading and
the lights down low
Just one more dance and
then we’re good to go
Waiting for someone who gets me
Heart is racing at the speed of light
Let’s go and have a little fun tonight
Baby, baby

Oh, woah, woah
(my mind is saying let’s go)
Oh, woah, woah
(but my heart is saying no)

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there’s a price to pay
I’m a genie in a bottle
You gotta ask me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
just come and set me free baby
and i’ll be with you

I’m a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta catch me the right way honey
I’m a genie in a bottle baby
Come, come, come on and let me out
I’m a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta catch me the right way honey
I’m a genie in a bottle baby
Come, come, come on and let me out

Oh, woah, woah
My mind is saying let’s go
Oh woah, woah
But my heart says no

If you wanna be with me
Baby, there’s a price to pay
I’m a genie in a bottle
You gotta ask me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
just come and set me free baby
and ill be with you

I’m a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta catch me the right way honey
I’m a genie in a bottle baby
Come, come, come on and let me out
I’m a genie in a bottle, baby
Gotta catch me the right way honey
I’m a genie in a bottle baby
Come, come, come on and let me out

im a Genie in a bottle baby

@shoelady60,

Good Evening I do love Lou Christie and all the boys from your area. I have covered
everyone of them on this thread for the past 11 years I am going into my 12th year
of doing this thread this came out of my head and is based on the things I have done
and experienced in life. 😎🎈

Love Christine A. she has a very strong voice. 😎💕All the groups out of your region are
hot. 💕I was thinking of Andy Warhol Art pieces today. How wonderful you got to work
with his nephew. I love the New York Crowd. 💕😎

Just covering a little ole school music which never goes out of style just like talent.

Thank you for posting today I know we have some hot days ahead.

Here enjoy a refreshing drink and just chill. 😎🎈I may cover a Christina A. song as I have
all her songs. 🎈😎💕

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎

The Warmth Of The Sun
Song by The Beach Boys

Oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
What good is the dawn
That grows into day?
The sunset at night
Or living this way
For I have the warmth of the sun (warmth of the sun)
Within me at night (oh, within me at night)
The love of my life (oh-oh)
She left me one day (oh-oh)
I cried when she said (oh-oh)
“I don’t feel the same way” (oh-oh)
Still I have the warmth of the sun (warmth of the sun)
Within me tonight (oh, within me tonight)
I’ll dream of her arms (oh-oh)
And though they’re not real (oh-oh)
Just like she’s still here (oh-oh)
The way that I feel (oh-oh)
My love’s like the warmth of the sun (warmth of the sun)
It won’t ever die (oh, it won’t ever die)
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Sly & The Family Stone Lyrics
“Everybody Is A Star”

Everybody is a star
Who could rain and chase the dust away
Everybody wants to shine
Who will come out on a cloudy day?

‘Tis the sun that loves you ’round
When the system tries to bring you down
Every had to shine at night
You don’t need darkness to do what you think is right

Everybody is a star
I can feel it when you shine on me
I love you for who you are
Not the one you feel you need to be

Ever catch a falling star
Ain’t no stopping ’til it’s on the ground
Everybody is a star
One big circle goin round and round

Shine, shine, shine, shine

Hot Fun in the Summertime
Song by Sly and the Family Stone

End of the spring
And here she comes back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days
That’s when I had
Most of my fun, back
Hi, hi, hi, hi there
Them summer days
Those summer days
I cloud nine when I want to
Out of school, yeah
County fair in the country sun
And everything is true
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
Hot fun in the summertime
First of the fall
And then she goes back
Bye, bye, bye, bye there
Them summer days
Those summer days
Boop-boop-boop-boop
When I want to
Out of school
County fair in the country sun
And everything is cool
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Hot fun in the summertime (hey, hey, hey, ooh)
Hot fun in the summertime (ooh, yeah)
Hot fun in the summertime