Thoughts of Summer

Dreaming about summer helps us to get through all the challenges of the cold, gray, dreary, wet, icy, snows of winter.

~ To see the Summer Sky Is Poetry, though never in a Book it lie -True Poems flee. ~- Emily Dickinson

As January draws to a close my thoughts are turned towards summer….

Summer is warmth, fun, a time of renewal, adventure, romance, BBQ’s, sunburns, and vacations.  No two summers ever being exactly alike.

Each of us young, young at heart, or advanced in years would have a different response if asked

“what does summer mean to you?” Some would say……

Warm sand between my toes

Water-skiing

Hiking to the Ptarmigan Tunnel

Golfing Eagle Bend

A Rainbow of Flowers blooming in my garden

Family Reunions
Hours and hours of daylight
Going for a drive around the lake in my convertible with the top down
Lightning storms

Grilling'on the BBQ

Street Dances
Riding bikes on the Going to the Sun Road
4th of July Parades
Walking the dogs on the Wild Mile Trail
Ahhhh the beach!!!
Hiking to the summit through fields of wildflowers
Sleepovers

Summer Art Festivals
Ghost towns
Horseback riding to Cracker Lake
The magnificent sunset
Start a new hobby
Watermelon
Classic Car Rallies
Skipping rocks on the lake

Waterfalls
Scuba diving at Running Eagle Falls
A time for Renewal
Solstice “Moon Illusion”
Wonder
Ice cream Sundaes with ALL the yummy toppings

Long lazy days

Swimming at Flathead Lake

Daydreaming

Watching my dog play in the waves

Ice-cold beer

The smell of fresh cut grass

Wading in the river

Freshly made Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream

Corn-on-the-cob

Building memories as a family

Barefoot Children

Sailing, and Sailing, and more Sailing

Baseball, Hot dogs, and Apple Pie
The smell of suntan lotion

Picnicking in the park with my granddaughter
Hydroplane Races
Golden Wedding Anniversaries
Picking Huckleberries galore
Exploring new places

Outdoor Weddings
Bright Yellow Sunflowers
Para sailing
The Sanders Country Fair
Air-conditioning
A chance to reconnect with family and friends near and far

"The Event" at Rebecca Farms






Fly fishing with my son in "our" favorite spot
Farmer’s Markets
Eating on the deck with friends – sipping a glass of chardonnay
Crisp Summer Salads
The smell of hot leather car seats
Summer fresh Line-dried clothes
Rodeo's
Riding the Red Jammer Bus
Straw Hats

Hanging Flower Baskets
Summer Cloud Bursts
Popsicles
The wonderful aromas of Summer all about

What comes to your mind when we ask you "what does summer mean to you?"