JUNE
With a latin root meaning young, June reminds us of an undying youth that persists in the recesses of our hearts, long after adolescence.
The hot days, watermelon, getaways, and even fathers day tug at that internal child. We begin to gravitate toward the well-spent days of our youth, where our goals were created and met within the span of a day and our appetite for learning was just as insatiable as our quest for thrills.
June, thank you for reminding me of that kid. The original version. The one that hasn’t been obscured by social obligation, worldly worries, or self sabotage. The one that delights in the simplicity of existence and recognizes miracles in everyday occurrences. You are a gift and you come, so beautifully packaged, just as I begin to need you.
May the spirit of June alleviate the ever-increasing weight of accumulated days and keep you young at heart.
Oh June,
Frankie said it best…you make me feel so young!
Listen to this Playlist for all your June bloom dreams.
Use these glass straws for any and all summer drinks.
Put this in your morning coffee for an array of benefits including strengthened immunity, increased energy, and enhanced brain function.
Get yourself a swimsuit from one of these brands and jump in the nearest body of water because It's gettin hot out there—in more than one way.
For ladies: Solid and Striped or Boys and Arrows
For the Fellas: Almond Board Board shorts
Read one of these on a lazy June afternoon:
The Four Agreements
Break open a pint of this dairy-free ice cream:
Sunday, June 21st not only marks the start of summer (queue the choir of angels) but, also, Father’s day. I have always been a fan of the classic two-bird/one-stone scenario, So here are a few of my go-to father’s day gifts that I will definitely steal from him somewhere down the road:
Dad if you are reading this...look away.
For the “Life of the Party”:
One of these games from Ridleys games Room Classics
For the “nostalgic adventurer”:
California Surfing & Climbing in the Fifties or Leroy Grannis Surf Photography
For the “Bean fiend”:
This Mug or a Coffee Subscription (for a real treat).
For the “So-much-to-do-so-little time guy”:
Some quality CBD might be just what the doctor ordered.
Find out the answer to “Which Meg Ryan are you?” by reading this article from ManRepeller. Are the days of Meg Ryan obsession behind us? I hope not. Consider this my version of Meg Ryan propaganda.Long Live Meg!
Last but not least (Drum Roll please) I bring you:
Four decisions being made in June because of the highly inspirational summer classic, The Talented Mr. Ripley:
1. Listen to Tu Vuo’ Fa L’Americano when you get dressed, when you have an afternoon stretch, when you cook dinner, and whenever you want to get the party started…the Italian way:
2. More espresso...la pavoni style
3. Become friends with someone who plays the saxophone...or listen to a lot of 60s music & saxophone covers
4. Wear outfits with the following (in hopes of transporting to a small Italian Coastal town… sans Tom Ripley):
scarf-tied pony tails, cat-eyed sunglasses, maxi skirts, linen shirts,& White Tennis:
Happy June to all you youngsters!