As we step into my favorite month, I can’t help but smile.
June has always held a special place in my heart. It’s the month I graduated
many years ago, the month I got married, and the month when flowers bloom in my
yard and my garden comes alive with fresh tomatoes and other homegrown
goodness.
For me, June is more than the start of summer. It’s a time
of leaving the cold behind, welcoming what’s new, and settling into a season of
being outdoors.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy the month is by reading a
book by the pool or at the beach. There’s just something about being near the
water with a mystery book in hand that I love.
June also carries a sense of celebration. Schools mark the
end of the academic year with graduations, weddings fill the month with joy,
and for many families, it signals the beginning of summer vacations. My husband
and I just took a major RV trip through nine states in eleven days, so we are
not planning another big getaway right now. Still, I do plan to take time off
at the end of the month to enjoy our beach house in the Outer Banks of North
Carolina. I also have outdoor book signings scheduled with author friends,
including my favorite annual event at a wine and craft festival, which is
always fun.
Another reason I love June is the extra sunlight. With the
summer solstice arriving around June 20 or 21, the days stretch longer and give
us more time to enjoy the season.
In the end, June is my kind of month, full of sunshine and
fresh air, walking cool hiking trails with my husband and dogs, taking my 1955
T-Bird out for a cruise, and spending time with family and friends.
