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Heartwings Love Notes 780 - A Rare Day In June

Heartwings says, "Good weather or not, June is a pretty month."

As I drove around doing errands my eyes kept being drawn to the beautiful blossoming trees and bushes on the local lawns and
roadsides in town. The green grass, the freshness of the leaves, and the tidy gardens spoke eloquently of the loveliness of the
beginning of summer. It is nearly time for the solstice. June 21 will bring the onset of the long hot bright days of June, July and part of
August.

When I was a child I could hardly wait for these wonderful summer days: free time, swimming, sitting in my favorite tree reading, all
these activities and more awaited me. As an elder, I confess that I cringe at the prospect of these days. The heat of the summer
hours robs me of my ability to think and makes it harder for me to sleep at night. I lurk indoors with the air conditioner going, hurrying
out of the house for an exercise walk either first thing in the morning or later on toward sunset.

Too, the sun is not as benign as it used to be. The thinning of the atmosphere due to global warming has increased the potency of
the sun's rays, necessitating cover-ups and hats, not to mention sunscreen and sun glasses. The "healthy tan" we all used to crave
is less desirable now. I remember when I was in college taking time from classes to sit out on the porch roof where we could "work
on our tans," as we used to say. The idea was to increase the effect of the sun with tanning lotion rather than block it with
sunscreen.

Even so, there are some delights that nothing can spoil. Yesterday as I walked past a wild rose bramble, my nose caught the sweet
scent of the tiny white blossoms snuggled into some trees by the side of the road. I stopped and inhaled, taking time to smell these
very special June treats. The present moment joy is what matters, not the prospect of discomfort, and to be sure, I do appreciate the
air conditioner. Indeed, what is so rare as a day in June when it brings me gifts like these.

May you take time to smell the June roses.

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Tasha Halpert

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