What is your favorite season of year? Why? – The daily writing prompt with a softball question today.
Summer is my favorite season and the list of why is a long one. I’ll be as brief as possible.
Just being outdoors and comfortable. Be it in the convertible with the top down or wandering the local wooded paths along the Patapsco River. But best of all in the sands on the beach or in a lounge chair by a pool or just on my deck catching rays.
I love stepping outside in the morning before sunrise in shorts and listening to the birds sing and not shivering.
Both my daughter and daughter-in-law are teachers so the chance of seeing them more goes up. As well as some family get togethers. I can get out the squirt guns with the grandchildren.
I love to photograph during the summer months. And that means I like to explore during those times also.
It’s the time of year I can lay in my hammock and feel comfortable. Summer sunrises and sunsets are the best. Maryland crab season begins.
I can wash my car and its not covered in pollen the next day. The grill comes alive and charcoal bags arrive two by two.
Seeing the summer sweet corn growing, being harvested and the local produce stands coming alive. The fleet of fishing boats going out for the days catch or big tournaments.
The county and state fairs. The local car shows. and spirited drives unfold. The ethnic festivals and craft exhibits. Summer concerts at open pavilion style locations.
The wildlife that seems to come alive. For instance, the deer that was just born the other morning in my backyard. I like the sound the wind makes as it goes through leaves on the trees. Thunderstorms and rain on sunflowers as the sun shines.
If I thought about all my past summers with things I loved I could fill a book. I’m sure as soon as I post this, I’ll say crap, wish I had added this.
There are great things about all seasons. But nothing even comes close to summer for me.
