(We've been havin' fun) All Summer Long

The words to that iconic Beach Boys tune still swim in my head when the weather gets hot. And hot it has been this last week of Summer. The daytime highs are in the 100's heading into Labor Weekend. The accompanying humidity, somewhat rare for these parts, makes the heat even more oppressing. But just like the Summer of forty years ago, the Summer after graduation from high school, we have the swimming pool for escape. The "we" now meaning Loretta and I. The "we" back then meaning my Mom, Dad, sisters, and a few select friends. We went swimming last night after the last remnants of daylight disappeared, the air was still very warm at 9:00 o'clock. We languished in the tepid, crystal clear water for almost an hour, just floating around and looking up at the starry Summer sky. I saw a streaking meteor and made my usual "falling star" wish.

It was very refreshing and allowed a clearing of the mind that I haven't experienced in a while. The extended dip in the pool and a couple of glasses of wine before that allowed us to drift off to sleep easily soon after the swim. It was a deep sleep layered with easy-going dreams of beaches and more relaxed times. At least I wasn't lost in a strange place in this dream.

Labor Day Weekend forecast for Modesto: Friday 104, Saturday 101, Sunday 100, Monday 99.

Labor Day Weekend forecast for Pismo Beach: Friday 74, Saturday 74, Sunday 74, Monday 74.

Hmmm...where do you think we will be this weekend?