Sun King

"Then followed that beautiful season... Summer...
Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape
Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

I love the summer. There are no "real" updates at the moment. I am still in limbo, waiting to hear about that job, and might apply to another posting in the meantime since I am starting to worry. So instead I will randomly list some of the most fantabulous parts of summer that make me smile! :-) ...In no particular order:

1. Lots of daylight and sunshine (yum, Vitamin D!)
2. Minimal clothing -- no bulky coats/mitts/boots/hats/&c.
3. Active critters on the farm: birds, bugs, raccoons, chipmunks, skunks, coyotes, deer, wild turkeys, snakes, &c.
   
4. Awesome weather: heat, rain, morning dew, cool breezes
5. Outdoor activities like swimming, camping, canoeing, hiking, and biking.
6. Free festivals and outdoor concerts.
7. Fresh local produce: peaches, strawberries, tomatoes, cherries, and corn (a vegetarian's dream come true)!
8. Summer blockbuster movies! (we're going to see Harry Potter on Wednesday)
9. Open windows and fresh air through the whole house.
10. Sleeping with just a light sheet on the bed.
11. Gardening, growing our own deliciousness!
12. BBQs, backyard get-togethers and meals on patios.
13. Running around in sandals and barefoot.
14. Shady, leafy green trees.
    
15. Cold drinks on hot days. Especially iced coffee (good golly, it brings me joy).
    

FILMS
The Adjustment Bureau (2011) ****
The NeverEnding Story (1984) ****
Pom Poko (1994) ***