I’ve been wondering if my enjoyment of the Michigan summer is because it is such a great place to live, or whether my love is based on years of joyous memories. Probably both.
Memories of spending summers with Grandma on a small lake, of my parents bringing in a string of big bluegills for our supper.
Driving country roads, the ever-changing beauty of the farmers’ fields
and hearing corn grow on a still evening.
The joys of camping when our children were young, exploring the wonders of the woods and lakes.
eating lunch on a Lake Michigan beach, feeling soft sand between our toes,
swinging so high, our toes touched the sky.
Buying fresh produce for a summer supper, and preserving for winter’s cold.
And my greatest summer joy is sitting on my purple porch swing, remembering summers past, drinking my morning coffee,
and enjoying my summer flowers.
Pure summer, pure joy. The best part of growing old is having a life-time of wonderful memories plus all the current pleasures.
This is in response to Krista’s Daily Post challenge of “Summer Lovin'”
A New Day: Living Life Almost Gracefully 
A wonderful post. I can feel your joy. And I’m pretty envious of that purple porch swing 😉
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Thanks, Inga. And the purple porch swing is a winner. 🙂
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Summer joy indeed! You have really captured the essence of summer here!
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Thanks – it was my goal and it did it for me. I happy that you felt it, too. 🙂
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lovely photos – wonderful summer images – Pure Michigan, truly…. love those commercials , love the sound of Tim Allen’s voice, and the soft music evocative of peaceful place to rest, relax,and rejuvenate… wishing you a wonderful week.
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Thanks. I think iti s a great slogan.
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What a delightful read for my Sunday morning…just beautiful!
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thanks, Charles. I’m glad you enjoyed visiting me.
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Love your Polish pottery mug!! Great photo blog post…loved it. 🙂
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Thanks – it is my favorite mug.
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I loved this post.. Made me stop and reflect on my own summer memories!
Have a wonderful summer and make some new memories.Lynne
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Thanks, Lynne. I am making new memories with granddaughters this week. 🙂
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Enjoyed your memories. My grandparents had an old glider with a padded cover on their front screened-in porch. That is where I would sit as a child and enjoy summer moments. Now I have a tan glider and do the same. 🙂
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How sweet it is, Judy. The memories and the current pleasures all flow together. 🙂
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Lovely photos and memories…thank you.
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My pleasure – thanks for joining me in my memories.
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Delightful images of reminders of precious memories. I really enjoyed this post!
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Thanks, Sherry.
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