Whoa Doggie!
Ah, the dog days of summer. It’s that weird time of year, between Real Summer and Fake Fall (Not to be confused with Pumpkin Spice Fall or early why-does-the-air-hurt-my-face season). It’s a period marked by lazy days, camping trips, and back-to-school shopping.
Even though I’m not a sun worshipper, and while I do enjoy a good pumpkin spice donut, flipping the calendar to August sends a pang of dread through me. Yes, there are still a few months of nice weather and extended daylight hours to enjoy, but I also realize those months will fly by. I’m sure many of you feel the same way.
Why does the specter of Labor Day Weekend approaching cause some sort of gloomy panic relay switch to trip in our collective New England psyche circuit breakers? Why can’t we just be happy it’s not winter yet? And how do we hold onto the last vestiges of this warmer season?
Since I’m still awaiting the patent approval for my revolutionary time-pausing technology, which will allow the user to stay locked within That Moment (see what I did there?) for extended periods, I’ll try to help you out another way, by quoting one of the chapter headings from Carry On, my inspirational booklet: It’s never too late, until it is.
Stop dreading the calendar dates, people! Get out there and have some summertime/fun time while it’s here! It doesn’t need to be an expensive weeklong, out-of-state excursion, either. Here’s a brief list of things to do in a few hours, a day, or a weekend:
Go camping
Wet a line and try some fishing
Kayak along a quiet body of water
Hike up a mountain to catch a sunrise/sunset
Relax in a hammock and read a book
I might have some suggestions for you 😊
Play board games on the screen porch
Check out a local museum or two
Eat at a new restaurant or ice cream shop
Sit around a backyard campfire making s’mores and memories.
All of the above are wonderful activities you can and should enjoy right now. Let’s live for the day and let tomorrow figure itself out.
Now that I’ve given you my seasonal pep talk, you can put away those Halloween costumes, galoshes, and snow shovels. Stop fretting about that frigid Old Man’s upcoming visit and enjoy these doggie days of summer. Hey, and save me a s’more, will ya? Thanks, buddy.
Whatever you are, Live Every Day and be a good one!
-Dave
