July Editor's Letter

Welcome to July! Julie Collett put together a list of A-to-Z summer fun in Kansas City, so I thought I’d follow suit with my own A-Z list of what I love about summer! Air conditioning: Because it can get hot! Blueberries—and other fresh fruit—yum! Concerts: We’ve got tickets to see several of our faves. Dinner—so much easier in the summer! Easy: Summer laundry is easier because the clothes aren’t as bulky—and no school clothes! Flip-flops: I’d wear them all year if I could. Grill: Fire it up for a simple and tasty meal. Hot: Nothing beats a hot summer day. Ice cream—because, ice cream. July 4—a  fun celebration. Ketchup—on a grilled burger. Lemonade stand: I love to stop by and purchase from kids in the neighborhood. Margarita: They’re always good, but everything seems to taste a tad better during the summer. Nights: Like they sing about in Grease, enjoy those “summer ni-ights.”  Ocean: Our family vacay this summer is a week at the beach, my happy place. Pool—best place to be on a hot summer day. Quick: Why does summer seem so much shorter than the other seasons? Relax: Take time to unwind during the summer. Simple: The unstructured, nowhere-to-be-at-any-certain-time days of summer are the best. Tan: Yes, I wear my sunscreen, but I do enjoy getting a tan. Umbrella: Keep it handy for a summer storm. Vacation: If you don’t have one planned, do it! Even a weekend away is good for the soul. Water: Ocean, lake or pool, one of my favorite places to be is next to the water.  eXciting: Summer brings great adventures. Yard: Often you’ll find me in a hammock swing in the backyard. Zilch: the number of boring days in summer.

Enjoy your summer, Kansas City!