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There isa softness to this season, agentleness,whichallowsus to slowdown,
encouragesus to rest and insistswe turnourbackson rigid schedules. Summer
let’susbeand rewardsuswith the simple luxuryof—it’sok tobe idle.
Summergivesus time.Wecanwander.Wecan indulgeourwhimsand float on
adaydreamor yield to theparticularpleasuresof outside interestsandplaces in
the sun,momentswith family, connectingwith friends. In thisexpansive region,
where threecounties intersect, Summer’smagicpenetrateseverycorner. From
theexcitement andbuzzof BlueMountainVillage, to thepeaceful solitudeof a
breathtakingBruceCounty sunset, all the ingredientsarehere.And,with
countlessoptions for “what shallwedo today?”, thenotionof ‘day-tripping’
makesabsolute sense—exploring ruggedGeorgianBay shores, splashing in
LakeHuron’s sparklingwaters, bikingback-roadsand inhalingmajesticvistas
fromhighatop theEscarpment.Head inanydirection—anadventure is lurking.
You’ll findall kindsof optionsand suggestions in thepages that follow.
I amproudof the topicswe’ve included in this issue. Readabout specialwaysof
reachingand teachingkids, bemovedbywhat dedicatedvolunteersatHope
Havenaredoingandmeet hard-working folkswhoactivelycareabout ourbee
populations. Learnabout attractions that beg tobe
explored.Cookupa sizzlingmeal orpackapicnicand
go. Visit aweehomeandgaspat howeverythinghas its
place.We’vegivenyoumuch toabsorb.
I plan tocoverasmuchgroundaspossibleover these
sunnymonths—because I can.As it happens, this issue
marks thebeginningofmy semi-retirement.ClayDolan
will becomeOwner/PublisherandCaraWilliamswill
move into the roleof Editor inChief. Iwill beheadingup
theArtDepartment and learninghow to follow the lead
ofmy talentedkids.How luckyam I?
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It'sasmile, it'sakiss,
it'sasipofwine... it'ssummertime!
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KennyChesney.
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