Reflections: Why I enjoy summer

by Sara A Broers

Summer is everything and anything I could ever want. Birds, green grass, clean air, clear skies, wicker furniture, relaxing on the deck, and a good old baseball game or two. I live in Iowa and I appreciate any warm, sunn...read more

by Jennifer Hall

Everyone has their own opinion about their favorite seasons. Some people enjoy the warm weather while others may prefer the colder weather. Summer, however, is my absolute favorite time of year. Summer is a lovely t...read more

by Ambi

Aside from the sometimes too humid days, what's not to love about summer? Our mental state naturally alters in the presence of warm weather and it generally makes most people happy. I think most anyone can come up with one...read more

by Sean Curtis

It's bitter-sweet to write about summer as a cold wind howls through my apartment. As I type this I'm wearing a knit hat and hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up over my head (no joke). Every winter I ask myself w...read more

by M W

There is nothing more pleasant to me than waking up on a warm summer morning to the birds chirping, the sun shining and the sound of yelling children having a blast in some nearby pool. It screams vacation to me! I absolut...read more

by M.R Vavala

I always smile more during summer. Funny, but true. As to the reason why? Not entirely sure, but everything seems to look better in summer. Everything seems to feel better in summer and everything seems to taste better...read more

by Aurora N

My memories of summer bring me great joy. The house I grew up in wasn't big, but we had a good size yard and a decent sized swimming pool. And the backyard and pool are the best memories I have of summer as a child. I h...read more

by James Mcdonall

Summer is such a glorious time for me! You see, I live north of the 49th parallel; winters are long here, and most years there's very little in the way of spring. We go from cold, hard winter, to sudden, severe summer in a...read more

by Jacquelene Waller

There's something about warm weather and a cloudless sky that triggers a sense of adventure. No matter when that day comes, whether it's a random 70-degree day in December or an eagerly-anticipated prelude to summer in ...read more

by Sharron Moore

I have always been a summertime girl. Living in Houston means it feels like summer at least three quarters of the year. Many people dread it due to their electricity bills, but just the word sends shivers up my spine. Sum...read more

by Sinead Mckenzie

Summer to me is the most beautiful of all seasons. Sitting outside cafes and bars, sipping a refreshing frozen margarita, or taking a stroll through the park without feeling shivers and shudders, and feeling the warmth of...read more

by Tami Roxanne Barker Norman

I love all seasons, but thinking back into my younger childhood years, I'd have to say my most memorable and all time favorite of all seasons would be summer. I grew up on a farm in a small town, and the Summer months were...read more

by Brenda Obert

Like most people summer is a joyous time for me. A time of relaxation and the freedom to enjoy the bounty of the season. As a child growing up in Texas, the summers were hot and the pool was the best place to play and cool...read more

by Dina Psichogiopoulos

Why I enjoy summer. A perfect summer's day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken'. Quote by James Dent Summer is a happy time of the year. Summer is c...read more

by Joan Inong

I enjoyed summer when I was young, but once I got a little older, summer became a hassle and a chore. Then, I began to enjoy summer again when my family and I started to go camping at a place called Jalama Beach, Californi...read more

by cody18

When I think about summer I think about freedom, fun and adventure. It has always been my favorite season. As a child, summertime meant a break from school and that my family was headed to the beach. My parents owned a...read more

by Deepa Nanda

I love summer for the friendly vibes it carries in the air. I mean everybody is so cheerful, carefree and friendly. Everywhere you go there are people around, talking, laughing, having a good time. It is the time when kids...read more

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

Summer is the best season of the year. The summer sun, lounging poolside with the kids and extended family, and grilling and eating until our stomachs are content are incomparable enjoyments of the season. When scho...read more

by Bill Whitney

I enjoy summer so much because no matter where you live , you can wear shorts and sandals and you don't have to get all bundled up to go outside. You don't have to shovel snow. Probably most of all I enjoy the fresh vege...read more

by Colette Duval

My favourite song is John Denver's : 'Sunshine on my shoulders'..( makes me happy) Maybe this is because I grew up with John Denver in the seventies, but mainly it is because I really do love sunshine and the feeling of...read more