Ugh. Summer.

I dislike summer. It is my least favourite season of the... Well, ya know, four. Or five if you wanna be all Jean M Auelish and count winter in two parts. Either way. Summer does NOT top my list.

I've mentioned before that I don't like sun. Or heat. I'd be content with overcast skies and 70-75 degree weather all year long. I understand the practical need for summer, of course. Growing season, food, and whatnot. But I could definitely do without it.

But the food... the growing season! Hothouses! We could all have em. There ya go. Food taken care of.

This is, however, totally impractical and a smidge on selfish side. Lots of people like summer and run on sunshine. As aforementioned, the honey and many other folks I know. So where does that leave me?

Doing my best to stay indoors and out of the way of the dreaded daystar, as it is trying to kill me.

Summer is just about to hit full swing here in SoCal. Kids are graduating from high school and making college plans. (Which sucks btw, cause it makes me feel really old.) Younger kids are excited because they have several months vacation coming up. I'm sure their teachers feel the same. Especially the ones who have already hit their fully vested mark and can retire with their pensions and benefits that the taxpayers pay for for the rest of their lives thanks to the lovely powers of a national union full of people who don't give a rat's hinie about the kids, but about getting as much money for themselves and the adults in the equation as possible.

Sorry... that little rant just sort of slipped out. Where was I?

Oh right! Summer. The worst part of summer, the part that a bunch of kids look forward to... The BEACH. I know, I know. It seems harmless enough. It's just sand and water and fun, after all! Yeah, sure. That's how it gets you. It pretends to be all fun and carefree good times. But it just isn't so!

The beach is one of summer's deadliest tools. It lures you out of doors so that you're standing right smack in the full glare of the sun's evil rays. The water reflects the rays back up at you so you get sunburned in odd places. And the sand! OH THE SAND!!! Insidious. Weeks later you'll wash sand out of places where it should never have been.

I know that no one will heed my warnings... You'll all go out and enjoy the tantilizing and false treats that the sun and summer offer you. Don't worry though... I'll remember all of you fondly while I hide out here in my home with the AC on, sipping my iced tea. You won't be forgotten.

THE LIST

• The Book Country A project that a good friend (Gloria Oliver - She writes books! Read them!) has been working on.
• The Practical Daydreamer A very lovely woman's blog, who is generally awesome.
• MMOQuests Stargrace's blog of all things gaming related. Always a good read!
• Another Broke Mom A dear friend's blog that covers a wide range of things!
• The Awesomer Good for laughs and neat stuff!
• The Pioneer Woman A great overall read. I love the recipe section. She's got some awesome stuff in there!
• HTML Tutorial Don't laugh! This is wonderful for checking to make sure you're doing it right when hand coding your HTML (as I am doing!).
• The Everyday People's Guide on How to Write a Novel Lots of very helpful tips in here!
• The Spoon Theory About how it is to live with a chronic illness that saps your energy.