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Do You Enjoy the Shady Spots of Summer?

….pictures of Nooksack River in Washington State

In the cold of wintertime

It’s hard to remember why I ever sought shady spots in summer

When all I want is sun and warmth on my arms

A cozy place by the fire where I can curl up and doze

A place to dream of warmer, sunnier days when

Being outside was where I wanted most to be

Judy is a retired social worker who especially enjoys writing flash fiction. She loves traveling, sitting and staring at the ocean, singing and swimming, but not necessarily at the same time. She lives for months at a time with her grown son, Jon, who also serves as her IT guy and computer expert. Also in the home are Jon’s 8 cats, most of whom go by the name “here, kitty, kitty, kitty.”

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