Ali Edwards wrote a post about her summer manifesto in a recent post, and challenged her readers to creatone one as well, and Elise Blaha stepped up to the challenge.  I thought that was a great idea, and have created my own manifesto for the summer of 2012:

• Practice gentle self care;
• Spend LOTS of time on my patio bird watching and enjoying the weather;
• Grill out more often;
• Explore the Chesapeake Bay;
• Take photographs of the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds with their wings frozen;
• Go on more picnics;
• Go camping more than once;
• Photograph the ponies of Assateague;
• Host Camp Kathy;
• Try new recipes;
• Go to the beach;
• Go to the pool;
• Reconnect with old friends.

I am sure there are other things I've forgotten, but I'll include them on my list as I think of more things.

Have a great weekend everyone!