free
june Charleston, SC
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th e
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Some like it hot. Wearing the bare minimum. Baring skin that’s been cloistered in winter’s cell. Shedding icy inhibitions as the thermometer rises.
Some Like it Spicy. Extra burn in the Bloody. Heaping helpings of jalapeños. Daring little daydreams
about
the
lifeguard
at the pool. Some like it tropical. Bathing-suit brunches and birthday suit beaches. Falling asleep under an umbrella with a parasol in the drinks. Tiki torches, moonlight and mosquito nets. Some like it sizzling.
Shrimp on the Grill. S’mores on a bonfire. Sriracha on everything. Some like it sultry. Ceiling fans stirring up trouble. White cotton dresses and Frida Kahlo eyes. Terracotta tiles and turquoise skies. Some like it summer: Nature’s front porch, her favorite child, her seasonal fling. Cover copy by Nikki Hardin, art by Kristen Solecki
“Hey! It’s summer! Be free and happy and danceful and uninhibited and now-y!” Terri Guillemets