With Memorial Day now past, summer is around the corner.

We spent Sunday at the beach. Not our usual trek to the busy beaches we typically visit on the south shore of Long Island. This weekend, we went to a small, quiet, pretty beach on the north shore. The views were spectacular even if the beach was rocky.

Our afternoon made me start thinking about summer. There are so many things to do when the weather turns warm. Outdoor concerts at the parks in our town or at Jones Beach theatre. Outdoor meals overlooking the water. Spending time around the pool reconnecting with friends. Our annual miniature golf outings.

I am really looking forward to summer 2016.

What does summer mean to you?