{"id":26231,"date":"2015-07-26T09:14:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-26T13:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=26231"},"modified":"2015-07-26T09:19:50","modified_gmt":"2015-07-26T13:19:50","slug":"a-checklist-to-complete-before-summers-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=26231","title":{"rendered":"A checklist to complete before Summer’s end"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the summer more than half over, a few things not to miss<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Kelly Hockenberry<\/strong><\/span>, Columnist, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"KellyColumn415Revised\"<\/a>On Friday, the kids will have exactly one month left of summer vacation. <\/span><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t believe it. Where\u00a0<\/span>did the time go? <\/span><\/p>\n

Actually, truth be told, I am waiting for my summer to BEGIN since I have been\u00a0<\/span>taking a full course load of grad classes since the end of May. I have a whopping two weeks off\u00a0<\/span>before my fall semester begins (waaaaaah!) To ensure that I squeeze the most goodness out of\u00a0<\/span>these waning days, I have started to compile a list of things I want to do:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25cf Nightscape at Longwood Gardens. I have heard amazing reviews and I\u2019m so anxious to\u00a0<\/span>see it for myself! The show runs Wednesday through Saturday until October 31st, so, we\u00a0<\/span>have time to get it on the calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Before<\/a>\u25cf Read \u201cGo Set a Watchman\u201d by Harper Lee. \u201cTo Kill a Mockingbird\u201d is one of my all time\u00a0<\/span>favorites, so I have purposefully tried to block the hype and criticism of this new book so\u00a0<\/span>as to formulate an unbiased opinion. I\u2019m on the waiting list at the library…I\u2019m hoping that\u00a0<\/span>my turn comes around soon!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25cf String outdoor lights. We have been outside on our patio for the majority of the summer\u00a0<\/span>and it has been fantastic. To elevate the ambiance, I want to hang some twinkling lights\u00a0<\/span>in the trees and plant some perennials before the chill of autumn descends upon us.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u25cf Sip a cocktail at Sovana Bistro. In particular, I want to go for their Sangria En Verano\u00a0<\/span>(even sounds\u2020fancy! Love that) It is described on their menu as follows: seasonal fruit,\u00a0<\/span>lime zest, rhubarb liqueur, rose wine, topped with Moscato di Asti. Cheers! Sounds like\u00a0<\/span>heaven on a sultry, summer night.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is on your agenda for these last four weeks? Please, leave a comment below!<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy Weekend!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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