2. Your favorite patriotic song?
"Proud To Be An American" by Lee Greenwood
3. Red, white, or blue? Stars or stripes? Something you own besides a US flag with some combination of those colors or decorations as part of its design?
All three? No...I always choose BLUE and STARS! Some patriotic decor around the house :)
4. What's one thing you want more of this summer: fun, rest, adventure, connection, quiet, or confidence? Elaborate.
Connection as a family this summer before Diana leaves for college
5. What was your ultimate, go-to summer activity when you were a kid? Do you still do any version of that today? If you answered yes, does participating in this activity as an adult make you feel like a kid?
Swimming for sure. I grew up with a pool and it was always our favorite summer activity. I also loved to swim in the ocean at the beach. YES! I swim in our pool occasionally and any time I am able to get to the beach and yes! It brings me back to childhood and fills me with JOY especially on our Mama Daughter Boogie Boarding Day!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I miss Elin Hilderbrand's summer reads. I know she has another book with her daughter coming out this fall but it is not the same. I am glad you helped me learn about Abby Jimenez but I'm looking for some more beachy/Nantuckety reads? What books/authors do you recommend? Thanks in advance friends!
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I tend to read more thrillers than beachy reads so I don't have any recs, unfortunately. I used to LONG for a pool when I was a kid! The creek didn't really cut it but it's all we had, lol. Agree with everything you said about why you love our country. I know you will make the most of this summer with Diana!
That's ok Maria. Until I can find a great beach read, I just started "The Divorce" by Frieda McFadden- her books keep me on the edge of my seat. You may like since it is another great thriller by her!
Most (if not all) of Nancy Thayer's books are set on Nantucket, there's also Pamela Kelly has many books set on Nantucket as well. Hannah McKinnon has some great summery feeling books set in coastal New England. Susan Mallery has some great beach reads set all along the California coast (The Friendship List was really cute). Kristen Higgens books are set all over the Northeast too and have a great beachy feel (out of the clear blue sky is a hilarious one that starts with the main character letting a skunk loose in her ex's house). I've got more but these should keep you busy!
You're amazing Joanne- thank you so much!
I just started a new one called Worse than Strangers - a mother-daughter story set in Nantucket, by a Nantucket author. :)
PS I also miss the Elin books every year, and don't think the ones with her daughter are the same at all.
I love that star decor!
I like swimming in lakes, pools, and the ocean too. I hope you get lots of family time this summer and make some sweet memories. Have a happy 4th!
Ohhh that sounds interesting Tanya- thanks!
Right? Her beach reads were the greatest Tanya
Thanks Marilyn! It was a Home Goods find a few years back!
Thank you Joyce- Happy Fourth!
I love how patriotic Americans are, it's just not the same over here in England.
I hope you have lots of family time over the summer.
Thank you Kim- that is so interesting- I learn something new every day :)
I don't think I've read any of her books. I probably should. I enjoyed your answers.
You would love them if you are looking for summer beach reads Kristin!
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