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Happy Summer, Go Local readers!
While the heat was intense throughout June, summer has officially returned and has now brought us the peak season to be out and about, taking in the summer sun before our inevitable return to cold weather.
As I have mentioned during the winter months, for a stretch of my life I would die on the hill that winter was greater than summer. This take was founded on the simple logic that it is much easier to warm up in the cold than it is to cool down in the heat, and because of my disdain for sweating so easily. While I still lean on that logic in this discussion, growing up has made me backpedal on my boldness for the cold.
Humidity at its worst is insufferable to me. Not only does sweating become more of a nuisance, but people, myself included, can start to get a little uptight and angsty from the built up impact of the heat during its waves. The cold has started to hit me like a ton of bricks the older I get and through the earlier mornings I am out the door, but still I prefer it to the alternative, though not as confidently as I once had argued.
As I write this, it becomes all the more obvious to me how special and perfect the fall season is. While it’s a transition period between the hottest and coldest months, it is not only perfect weather but also a great reminder of how fortunate we are to experience all four seasons where we live.
With that in mind, it becomes easy for me to let go of my own angst toward the heat and just accept it for what it is, as it’s only temporary and the cycle will continue on.
With this newfound acceptance comes a reminder to be active and enjoy the events, activities and happenings going on in our communities while the weather is warm and the sun is out later each night as the temperatures will start to drop again as soon as we know it.
The July edition of Go Local offers three small businesses offering activities, products and services perfect for the summer months. In Easthampton, Valley Art Supplies offers artists from all over a space to purchase high-quality products and supplies for their work, as well as a working bar inside their space for community gatherings and evening beverages for people to cut loose and relax within the arts.
Boutique and Bubbling Bath DIY Pet Wash & Barkery in East Windsor is offering the community a new hub for pet washing and treats that is perfect for our furry friends after long summer days in the sun and outdoors. And A New Chapter bookstore in West Springfield has a plethora of summer reading options and pages beyond for people to explore and keep in mind for future bookstore runs.
As always, our team at Go Local hopes you all enjoy reading more about some new businesses that highlight our communities.
Happy July,
Trent Levakis, Editor