Bleu Summer
“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” (Celia Thaxter, Writer & Poet, 1835 - 1894)
With Labor Day fast approaching, we are reminded that the “unofficial” end of summer is also upon us. Instead of weekend picnics and celebratory parades, family barbecues and sinfully delicious beach reads, we will be bombarded with reminders of the changing seasons. And, even though temperatures here in Texas will remain well into the 90’s (or even the 100’s) for a few more weeks, we’ll be exposed to article after article regarding: recipes for feel-good, “cold-weather” comfort foods; activities such as Friday night football and tailgating parties; the best method for extending that summer glow; the proper way to pack away the cotton shorts and linen shirts and/or to air out the knitted sweaters and wool coats; and, of course, crafts and decorating ideas for the impending holiday season.
Before we move on and say “farewell” to yet another joyous summer, however, Bleu would like to take a few moments to appreciate all of the glory and greatness of the traditions that have littered these last few months, as well as the summers past and those still yet to come.
For us, summer is simply…
Flip Flops…Acceptable Almost Anywhere and Anytime
Fireflies
Family Get Togethers
Fresh Fruit…Especially with a Bowl of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Margaritas…On the Patio and with Live Music Filling the Air
Bikinis
Playing in the Sprinkler
Popsicles
Pedicures…Topped Off with Only the Brightest, Boldest, and Most Outrageous of Colors
“Kiss My Face” SPF 30 Sunscreen
Bonnie Bell Lip Smackers
Dining Outdoors
Sleeping Late
Sunglasses…the Expensive, Classic Styles or the Cheap, Trendy Ones…Just so They’re Cool and Hip
Greatest Hit Albums…The Eagles, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, and Elton John to be Exact
Wherever we go, and whatever we do, this perfect storm of summer essentials instantly puts our minds and bodies at ease. So, here’s to you, summer…thanks for the memories…until we meet again!
