As August rolls around, people seem to be thinking about the fall—school starting, a new season coming, some even think about Halloween. Sheesh!
I know, I know. We just got done with Christmas in July and I’m okay with it. Having a little Christmas joy in the middle of the summer doesn’t negate my enjoyment of the season.
But I feel that sometimes August doesn’t get its due.
It’s still summer. The water is still warm enough to jump into and take a swim. The early morning sunrise is still lovely. The longer days still beckons one to linger outside as the sun goes down and the temperature cools.
So, for those of you who love long walks on the beach, feel free. In fact, take a bunch of them to celebrate the month of August. Spend time at a pool. Jump in and feel the cool water relax you. Try something new, like renting a kayak or a standup paddleboard and explore the waters near your home. Have a dinner picnic with someone you love at a local park. Spend the early evening outside, exploring a shopping district in your town.
All too soon the days will be shorter. Our lives will be filled with other activities. The fall will quickly morph into the holidays. We’ll be inside, busy, and reminiscing of summer memories. Let’s make some good ones.
Now, go take that long walk!
Blessings,
- M.M.
Well it’s that season once again where hope springs eternal… I’m talking of course about professional football and my beloved Jacksonville Jaguars.
On the plus side, as is always the case this time of year, they are, in fact, undefeated. Of course the season hasn’t started so we’ll see where we are in about a month.
Reading about the upcoming season is always a mixed bag. Invariably there will be the chart on one (or more) of my social media feeds that reminds me that the Jags are one of a handful of teams that have never won a super bowl (at least we’re not the Browns or Lions).
Good team or bad, I’ll root for ‘em. I’ve been through Blaine Gabbert, home(!) games in London, and pretending that we got a steal when we hired Urban Meyer, but yeah, I’m still cheering them on.
DUUUVAL!
- Biff
It’s August, and you know what that means? That’s right, blistering heat. August and September are the hottest months of the year in Florida. Do you know what the hottest months are where you live?
Despite this, we Floridians have ways to endure the heat. For one thing, we mostly stay in our houses and have air conditioning cool us down. The only downside is that when it doesn’t work, you must either fix it or call someone to fix it. Has that ever happened to you?
Another way to beat the heat is by swimming. Whether that be in pools, water parks, or the beach. Which ones do you prefer doing?
Lastly, there is the option of cooling off with special drinks or foods. You can drink ice water or lemonade. You can also have some ice cream or ice pop. What do you like to eat/drink during a hot day?
Regardless, there are plenty of ways to survive one of the hottest months of the year. So, have you tried these tactics? Or are there any other ways for you to cool off?
- CH