HAPPY EVERYTHING

Vacation mode, activate! Whether you are traveling to far off destinations or just lounging locally, July and August are great months to slip into vacay mode. From celebrating the 4th of July with fireworks under a full moon, or just celebrating some down time, we hope your summer is filled with sun and fun—just don’t forget to apply sunscreen often!

On July 7th, mark your calendars to plan a night of stargazing to catch a glimpse of the moon and Saturn. On July 20th, you might get lucky and see Mars and the moon! If meteor showers are your thing, be sure to set a reminder for July 30-31 for peak viewing in the early morning hours close to 5am. There is a supermoon on August 1st and August 30th. Within the first two weeks of August, you might just get to see Saturn and Jupiter hanging out close to the moon. Make sure you choose a location away from lights so you’ll be able to see the best view of the night sky. Be sure and pack your bug spray if you venture out.

We are always busy creating the next issue of Portfolio, as well as balancing some down time spent with family and friends recharging our creativity! We hope you’ll join us at American Icon on July 20th from 5-7pm for cold refreshments and nibbles, and to pick up the latest and greatest issue. We love catching up with old friends and making new ones, so please always feel free to bring your friends!

Have a safe and stargazing summer!

“WHEN WE CONTEMPLATE THE WHOLE GLOBE AS ONE GREAT DEWDROP, STRIPED AND DOTTED WITH CONTINENTS AND ISLANDS, FLYING THROUGH SPACE WITH OTHER STARS ALL SINGING AND SHINING TOGETHER AS ONE, THE WHOLE UNIVERSE APPEARS AS AN INFINITE STORM OF BEAUTY.”