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Summertime in God’s Country
It’s almost that time of year again – the time when the sun is high in the sky, the days are long, and the sweet smell of BBQ fills the air: Summertime, the best season of them all! Now, some folks might argue that spring or fall are better, but let me tell you, they don’t know what they’re talking about.
Spring might be nice with all the flowers blooming and the birds chirping, but it’s still a little too chilly for my taste.
And fall might be lovely with all the colorful leaves, but pumpkin spice-everything is enough to ruin the entire season for me. Plus, it’s a reminder that winter is on its way.
In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a lazy summer day. You know the kind I’m talking about. You wake up with the sun, grab a cup of coffee, and then just lounge around in your yard or on your porch all day. Maybe you read a book, take a nap, or just soak up the sun. There’s no rush, no deadlines, just you and the summer breeze.
Speaking of breezes, let’s talk about the beach. No summer is complete without a trip to the beautiful white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and enjoying the sound of the waves crashing, the salty air, and the feeling of sand between your toes. It’s a little piece of paradise right here on earth.
Let’s not forget about all the activities you can do at the beach like swimming, surfing, playing volleyball, or building sandcastles. It’s a summer staple that can’t be beat.
I don’t do any of these summer staples myself, but they’re there for the taking if you’re so inclined. I’m content with the crashing waves, salty air and eating fresh seafood every night of the trip.
Of course, summertime also means cookouts and BBQs. There’s nothing quite like firing up the grill and cooking up some burgers and hot dogs with all the sides that come with it: potato salad, corn on the cob, watermelon. It’s a feast fit for a king. And the best part? Eating outside in the warm summer air with friends and family.
There are some downsides to southern summers. Mosquitoes, for one. Those jokers know how to ruin a good time. Lucky for me, the better half attracts every mosquito in a one-mile radius of her skin, so as long as I stay pretty close to her, I’m usually alright.
It does tend to get a little warm in God’s Country during summer – so warm you start melting just walking to your car, where you’re hit with a heat wave as you open the door.
But even those things can’t dampen my love for summertime. Not when you add up the lazy days, beach trips, and eating food outside with the people you’re lucky enough to do life with.
Summer is coming. Enjoy it. And when you fire up the grill, don’t forget to invite your ol’ buddy, ol’ pal Toby.
I’ll even bring a mosquito magnet with me. NCM
