Signs of Summer

When I see these things, I know it is summer!
For tips on thriving in the summer, see Summer Adventures & Part II plus Summer Refreshers.

113 degrees in the shade	Rainbows after the rain
Mesquite tree blooming	Vitex tree blooming
Pink Mexican poppies	Pomegranates forming
Sunflower	Tree blooming
Horney toad	Apricots ripening
Hollyhocks	Snap dragons
Marigolds	Desert Marigolds
Cactus blooming after the rain	Zinnias picked from the garden
International Travel	Standin’ on the Corner in . . .
Canning peaches and tomatoes	Jumping in the river with a friend
Forest fire	Smoke in the Verde River basin at sunrise
Monsoon flooded street is closed	Silver Springs wash over 6th street
Solstice Ceremony	Welcoming the Sun and Summer

What does summer mean to you? Please comment below.

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