Yeah, yeah, yeah – summer doesn’t technically end until September 21st. But Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer and we all know it. The college students have returned and the streets are littered with furniture until the next garbage pick up, students begin public school this week, and there are no more “summer” holidays to look forward to.<\/p>\n
But it was a good summer overall. And I ended it on a good note, too. The weekend started off by eating Thai food and playing cards with friends. Saturday began with a day at Horseneck Beach and an evening at Water Fire in Providence. Water Fire is quite lovely. The city of Providence has a river running through it (more in line with Paris’ Siene than with Boston’s Charles) and the city lights fires along the center of the river throughout the city. There is classical and\/or new age music playing in the back ground and it really is a site to see. <\/p>\n
On Sunday, we went kayaking (my second time…I still don’t get the enjoyment of it) and then had a barbecue that evening.<\/p>\n
Finally, the weekend (and summer season) ended on Monday when we visited our friends Scott and Deano up in the burbs for dinner and more games (Baggo and Scrabble). Scott and Randy kicked our butts at Baggo and I barely squeaked out a win at Scrabble. Poor Deano…we just won’t go there. At least he prepared a fabulous meal. hehe<\/p>\n
And that ended my summer. Looking back, I did a decent bit of travel: London, Prague, Paris (technically late spring, but it started on Memorial Day…the unofficial “beginning” of summer), Provincetown, San Francisco\/Mendocino, and enjoyed local beaches (Herring Cove, Crane, Horseneck) and countless barbecues, game nights, and good times with friends.<\/p>\n
But I’m equally looking forward to autumn: moving in with Randy, cooler comfy nights, cozy nights snuggling on the sofa, and playing games with friends. Plus, hopefully, the occasional weekend getaway or trip – I’ve got 27 unused vacation days demanding my attention!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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