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My day would take an unpleasant turn when I'd get home and find all my stuff thrown into a big pile in the center of my room. It was my mother's subtle way to tell me to clean my room. 😝😅

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Something I miss about summer vacation...that feeling Sunday night knowing you don't have school (or work) Monday. 😝😂

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Ah, parties. In my younger years, I was pretty much a wallflower. 🌼 It wasn't until my high school years that I actually ventured out on to the dance floor 🎶

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Remembering when we'd swing so high the chains would begin to buckle when we reached the top. 😄

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...Game On!

Games seemed to last forever when they kept getting stopped due to traffic 🏈

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The weather this evening is perfect for shooting hoops! 🏀

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The person on the phone says the medical bill you thought you paid already is late? They can take care of it. Just send them some money...in gift cards. 😝

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That's what I thought...until the next major life event happened. 😂

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Don't remind me. 😜

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The heat has been pretty unbearable lately 🔥☀😅

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Ugh...allergies acting up today 😝

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Summer night, clear sky, a park bench, and some company to share the moment with. 😍

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Yeah...I was never very good at soccer. I am still amazed I actually made the high school team. 😂⚽

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Boys Chase Girls/Girls Chase Boys was a popular game in my early years of grade school.

For me, it was a chance to play a game with the girl I liked (who years later would become my wife). 😍

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Freedom! My parents might have made me dress up for special occasions, but I could shed my fancy clothes in lightning speed! 😂

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When that one close lightning strike hits! I always seem to jump! 😳

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I was never very fond of going away on vacation with the family. I mean, they never would let me take all my comics, toys, and video games with me 😂

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It's been warm, but it's still great weather to go for a stroll on a nature trail 👣

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Happy Fourth of July! Have fun...be safe!

For those that will be heading to bed soon...

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After running around all day, you have to stop and catch your breath...especially in this heat!

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Ah, summer vacation. I remember walking out the door each morning thinking: