Summer is here. Which means my kids are home and my time is taken up differently so I have to guard my schedule more carefully or I won’t get my work done. And I have a book due July 31 and another one in September so I can’t give in to the long, bright, hot lure of summer lethargy.
Sometimes when you’re caught up in a bunch of deadlines, your to do list takes over your life and you forget the wonder of popsicles and playing in the backyard and a cold margarita or beer on a hot day. So I try, very hard, to remember the magic of sunsets at ten pm and to squirt my kids with the hose for no other reason than to glory in the sound of their suprised, joyful giggles.
In an around three summer book releases and my deadlines. Because goodness, why do this if I can’t be joyful?
Happy summer to you all. Don’t forget to keep some money near the door so you can run with the kids when you hear the ice cream man!
Lauren
(oh and you wanna check out those releases - check my website) To celebrate summer - in this hemisphere anyway - I’m giving away a print copy of Making Chase or What Happens In Vegas - winner’s choice. Just comment here with your favorite thing to do in summer. I’ll choose a winner at six pm pacific/nine eastern, today June 30
***WINNER is Commenter #23 - brownone! Email me your snail mail address and your preference between What Happens in Vegas and Making Chase and I’ll get the book your way! laurendane at laurendane dot com!
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Hmmm, I love being able to wear tank tops, shorts & sandals, drinking cool drinks (Starbucks sweetened iced tea or a cappuccino blast), going for walks in the cool evenings, stuff like that. I’m pretty low-key, so I just enjoy beng lazy outdoors.
Hope you have a great summer Lauren 
by Stacy ~
on June 30th, 2008 at 6:22 am
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I love a good barbecue with family and going to my favorite ice cream place.
by Margay
on June 30th, 2008 at 7:07 am
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My favorite part of summer is the pool. I love lying in the pool hammock with my kids splashing around. It doesn’t cost to spend time with the family in the pool and everyone seems to get along with each other.
by Patty L.
on June 30th, 2008 at 8:41 am
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I always look forward to the Fourth of July and seeing the fireworks! Barbeques and fun at the beach.
by Teresa W.
on June 30th, 2008 at 8:47 am
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Living in Wisconsin, my summers are spent outside. Reading down by the lake followed by a long swim are my favorite summer activities!!
by Laurie G
on June 30th, 2008 at 8:54 am
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I love to stay in doors with the air condition on high and me laying around reading or at my laptop writing. I also look forward to the fireworks that my family always gathers around for on July 4th.
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Reading is my favorite thing to do, regardless of weather 
however, during the summer I enjoy the longer days.
by azteclady
on June 30th, 2008 at 9:09 am
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I look forward to the 2 weeks I get to spends on the beach every year, just catching up on my reading.
by Lauren
on June 30th, 2008 at 9:24 am
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Reading at the beach everyday of the summer. Walking at the shore and soaking up the rays.
by ruth
on June 30th, 2008 at 11:20 am
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Since I am a teacher, summer has always been about relaxing, sleeping late, and reading. I get projects done around the house that I never have time for during the school year. I love summer! 
by cheryl c.
on June 30th, 2008 at 11:20 am
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Swimming in a lake, spending time on a summer cottage…
by Minna
on June 30th, 2008 at 11:21 am
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I love to have family bbqs and go fishing with my husband.
by Crystal B.
on June 30th, 2008 at 11:31 am
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Going to the beach on weekends with family.
by Little Lamb Lost
on June 30th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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I’m very much a pool person during the summer. I get out there and float while reading a good book. Not much can beat that.
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My fav summer activity is almost non-stop reading!!! The pool and BBQs are also fun! Everyone enjoy your Summer!!!
by Colleen
on June 30th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
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I love sailing in the archipelago with my family. And reading a lot in the boat.
by Eva S
on June 30th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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I love laying in my hammock on our back deck, reading a great book, and sipping a glass of sun tea. And if my menfolk happen to leave for the afternoon, that’s just about perfect.
by Cathy M
on June 30th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
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Swimming in the pool and reading a great book! 
by Amy S.
on June 30th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
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Barbecues on the back deck with family!
by Estella
on June 30th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
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Sitting on the back deck reading great books!
by Susan
on June 30th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
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Swim!!!! And then relax on a lounger and read while the sun dries me off.
by Stacie Mc
on June 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
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I love the barbecue and going to see the summer blockbusters.
by Jane
on June 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
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Mmm…Dairy Queen! I nice Sunday and a nice steamy book!
by brownone
on June 30th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
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Swim and BBQ with friends.
by Kimmy Lane
on June 30th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
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Our family’s favorite summer activity is eating fruit There are so many terrific kinds available in the summer–melons, berries, peaches, nectarines… Mmm… Plus it’s nice and warm, and there’s nothing better than a big bowl of cold fruit and a book 
by fedora
on June 30th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
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I like to go to festivals in the summer time and just enjoy the nice weather before the snow.
by Dina
on June 30th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
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Lots of shaved ice with ice cream and reading time
Hugs, Danette
by danette
on June 30th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
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My favorite thing to do in the summer is to read outside with a nice cold glass of iced tea.
by Linda F
on June 30th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
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Oh I forgot mention the barbeques with the family. The swimming at the pool in my aunt’s back yard and going to all those fun water parks.
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Congrats, brownone!
Thank you, Lauren.
by azteclady
on June 30th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
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wtg brownone
by kh
on July 1st, 2008 at 1:00 am
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Woo hoo!! Thanks!!
by brownone
on July 1st, 2008 at 9:01 am
