With good weather, all other news pales
Beachgoers enjoy the hot weather on Oakland Beach in Rye. (May 31, 2013) Credit: Angela Gaul
There's a lot of news, but there's only one story around here.
The sun is out. The temps are up. Sure feels like summer, you know.
We're told the season isn't here yet, not in a technical sense. The calendar insists spring's still with us for another couple of weeks. And truth be told, this little warm spell isn't nearly as sizzling as what is sure to come. But unless you haven't managed to pull up off the couch this weekend, you already know: The short nights and hot days are upon us, and no one wants to think about much else.
Benghazi? Are you joking? IRS and media subpoenas? Yeah, we'll get back to those. Gas leaks and Tim Tebow's dismal future? Do we have to? Even Syria and Jodi Arias suddenly feels like yesterday's news.
It's the perfect moment -- maybe the last this year -- to bask in the hope of extra sunshine and gentle warmth. Before the humidity goes crazy. Before the air gets sticky and damp. Before people's nerves get sunburned. Before the beach traffic is clogged.
Before official summer arrives, we already remember its many challenges. This is the summer of our dreams.
1. Short sleeves or no sleeves?
2. Charcoal or gas?
3. Bikini or one-piece?
4. Burgers or dogs?
5. Heat or stupidity?
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