After this winter, I thought summer would never come. (I know you know that, since I whined for months about it here on the blog.) But it’s here. It’s finally here. And I am loving it. I don’t even mind the 90-degree days, because 1) they aren’t 105 degrees, such as my poor parents have been sweating through in Texas, and 2) after months of being cold around the edges, it’s lovely to be warm all the way through.
I’m reveling in every bit of delight about summer, including:
1. Bare feet/sandals/pretty toenail polish.
2. Dresses, skirts, shorts and bare legs.
3. A bit of healthy tan, though I wear the sunscreen religiously.
4. Fresh fruits – raspberries, blackberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches. YUM.
5. Haagen-Dazs fruit sorbet. J and I might be addicted.
6. Lunchtime picnics, on the Common or in the Public Garden.
7. The occasional shower and thunderstorm, with the windows open.
8. Sinking back into Harry Potter, which has always felt like a summer series to me.
9. More summer reading – I can never get enough.
10. Simple meals – pizza, pasta, salad – with fresh tomatoes and basil.
11. Our thriving balcony garden, the source of said basil.
12. Sunset dinners on said balcony.
13. Lemonade.
14. A bit of decluttering, and moving the winter coats to the hall closet.
15. The whir of ceiling and box fans.
16. Going home early on Fridays.
17. Visits from friends (this weekend!) and family (next weekend!).
18. Summer sales.
19. Open windows all the time.
20. Gelato in the North End (on my summer list).
21. Cookouts and pool time.
22. Lilies, impatiens, geraniums and other flowers.
23. The 4th of July fireworks spectacular, which lived up to its name.
24. Looking forward to more Free Fun Fridays, Shakespeare on the Common and more fun events.
25. Author events around town – looking forward to meeting Laura Harrington tomorrow night.
26. Summer music – light, bright, fun.
27. Long, long evenings full of light.
28. Blackberry, ginger peach and mango teas.
29. Farmer’s market bounty.
What are you loving this summer?
cakes, tea and dreams 
Such a fun list! I’m excited for visits to the beach, lobster rolls, some new decorating and sewing projects, and long, wine-fueled visits with friends.
Hi there, I just saw your review of Joy for Beginners on Shelf Awareness and thought I’d stop by. I love your summer list!
I live in So Cal so the weather is usually really hot, but this summer, it’s been nice. This is what I look forward to:
Reading outside, in the shade of my favorite tree.
Pimm’s Cup in my favorite glass.
BBQs with friends.
The sounds of kids splashing in the pool.
Fresh corn and watermelon.
The smell of sunscreen (a bit weird but makes me think of the beach)
Picnics on th beach.
Happy summer!
Katie, thanks so much for your guidance on our Boston trip. Sad that our paths didn’t cross, but through of you OFTEN. When we were in the Commons I wondered where you hang out with your book. Loved Mike’s Pastry…trying to figure out how to order it and have it shipped, their website is undergoing some work, might have to pick up a phone and call. Saw some cafe’s and some of the names were familiar, possibly mentioned on your blog. I know it is hard to be away from home, but Boston is truly an amazing city. We will go back again, Lord willing. I must get back to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, my time in there was too short, and the MFA. Our cab rides were unforgettable, scary, thrill rides. One of our cab drivers was a huge fan of Texas and he went on and on for the 10 minutes we were in the cab why he loved our home state. God’s great blessings to you and Jeremiah!!