Our neighbors are no longer nestled indoors and neither are we. Sights we missed in other seasons are showing off. Here are just a few favorites:
- Yellow sun against a blue sky and sudden storms that hide both
- Growth—veggies and flowers showing themselves in our gardens and patio pots
- Children splashing in pools and running through sprinklers
- Walkers, hand-holders, hikers, and bikers
- Backyard gatherings and burgers on the grill
- Colorful birds swooping in for sunflower seeds and spattering in birdbaths
- Sandy beaches, rolling waves, and kites dotting the sky
- Pick-up ball games and busy playgrounds
- Hopscotch grids chalked on sidewalks
- The glow of fire pits and gooey marshmallows bobbing on sticks
- Flittering butterflies and fascinating lightening bugs delighting young and old
- People on porches, stoops, and decks, chatting and laughing
Look around your neighborhood. What summer sights do you see?
BARBARA HIGBY 