S
ummer!
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We’ve been holding a collective
breath, waiting for this time of year.
Yes, the sun is here to stay. Yes,
you should unpack the shorts and
sundresses. Yes, it’s OK to unfurl those
winter-pale arms and legs for the first
burn/tan of the season. Go ahead, get
ready to make your grand entrance at
any of the summer events we’ve
included here, whether it’s a free
moonlit concert in the park, a spot
in a local protest, a stroll through the
county fair or a trek out to your favorite
music festival.
It’s time for change. Bury the soup
and stew recipes. Grill everything!
Ditch the flannel shirts. Reveal shoul-
der blades! Lock up the dining room.
Pack a picnic! Listen to live music!
Speak in exclamation points! Pour
yourself something cold and sparkly
and heave a sigh of contentment —
summer’s here! —Bobbie Willis
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