It was extremely hot today in New York City and the familiar stickiness of summer has returned. Only thing is, it's still May! After a very mild winter (I grew up in Buffalo so whenever you don't have a blizzard, it's mild) we've been spoiled even further with an early summer. Some folks are already complaining about the heat and the scorching sun. I'm not allowed to complain. I have a deal with myself - I am only allowed to complain when it's cold. I'd rather any day to be stuck in the desert sun with no water than to be stuck in the freezing cold. That reminds me of the short story, "To build a fire" where a man gets lost in the woods in the winter. He spits and it freezes before landing on the ground. I'll go ahead and fast forward to the end ... he dies, alone, frozen to death. Yikes! So, my deal is that I can complain about cold but not about the heat. And besides, summer makes me happy! I love summer dresses, beaches (including Brighton Beach in Brooklyn), ice cream cones, and eating in the back yard of the cute neighborhood restaurants. I love LIC Bar in the summer because the live music is outside. Whether I'm checking out an artist or playing a show myself, it's always very charming and serene. The best part about summer is that just when it seems I'm getting tired of it, it ends and we move on to the next season!
What's your favorite season? What's your favorite thing to do in the summer?
