Summer is here!
July days of heat and sunshine usually translate into vacation time.
This year we are having a staycation for the holidays.
You might be wondering about that term, basically a stay-at-home holiday. It turns out that there are many places to visit within an hour or so; others are right here in our community. Choices range from seeing a play by Shakespeare or Shaw, Wonderland visit, a day at the beach, conservation areas with hiking trails and so much more.
Sometimes, it is great just to hang out around home:
- catch a movie–The Great Gatsby, latest Star Trek and Superman flicks
- select a summer read–Susanna Kearsley has written The Firebird
- write a poem or two–summer is such a great inspiration!
Enjoy the summer!
*This brief (under 60 words) poem is posted in response to the vacation prompt at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.ca/2013/07/words-count-with-mama-zen.html .
STAYCATION VACATION!
The pool is primed and ready
the shrubs are trimmed and neat
cool drinks are made
the picnic is set
staycation is hard to beat!
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Peace! 🙂
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The term “staycation,” catchy and completely self-explanatory… and my favorite kind. I like sleeping in my own bed, even if we do a day trip, it’s nice to come home. Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Patricia! Amy
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Thanks, too! Beautiful cooler day today!
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What a great idea and a very informative piece! Enjoy your “staycation.”
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Thanks! Nice time so far! Happy summer to you!
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Sometimes, a staycation is the best vacation!
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Seems to be the experience for our family! It has been a good balance between taking a vacation trip every 3 or 4 years. 🙂
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Yep, staycations can be some of the most fun. Love all the ideas!
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Thanks! 🙂
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I feel the exact same way. There’s nowhere like home. Enjoy, kiddo!
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Thanks, Sherry! Best in July!
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Just awesome, Patricia!! So many, many perfect staycation ideas…it’s my favorite kind of vacation…well, really the only kind of vacation I’ve had!! Lol!
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Thanks, Hannah! I like staycations, too!
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