Up Close and Personal: The 20 Things I Love Most About Summer

By James V. Ruocco

Summer.
It's the most eagerly awaited season of the year.
And with it, comes lots of fun ideas that friends, families and loved ones enjoy over and over again.

Run barefoot in the sand along the beach.
Fire up the grill with your favorite foods and appetizers.
Make lemonade from scratch.
Dress up in your favorite designer clothes from Brooks Brothers and Ralph Lauren for a night on the town that involves drinks, dinner and dancing.
Watch the sunset from your deck or patio.
Pop open a bottle of champagne.

From hot summer days to cool summer nights, these are the 20 things I love best about summer.

Walking Barefoot on the Beach

Homemade Lemonade

Picnics for Two

 

 

 

Champagne on the Beach at Sunset

Dining Outdoors

  

Summer Food 

 

Dining by the Water

 

 

Lemon Ice

Sunbathing

 That Saltwater Smell

Impromptu Road Trips

 

 

Cocktails on the Patio

 

 

Outdoor Barbeques

Lightning Bugs

People Watch

Strawberry, Blueberry and Blackberry Picking

Outdoor Flea and Antique Markets

Watch the Sunrise or Sunset

 

Get Dressed Up to Go Out to Dinner

 

 

 Wine Tasting

The choice, of course, is yours.

Just let your imagination run wild.
Be creative.
Have fun.
Fill in the blanks.
Indulge.
Enjoy.
Celebrate.
And catch a lightning bug or two.