Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January. Hal Borland
Today is the first day of Summer, also known as the Summer Solstice. It’s the longest day of the year (and the shortest night). Everyone go outside and take in the day’s beauty. Now quickly get back inside the air conditioning – it’s hot as hell out there today.
The actual moment of the solstice occurred at about 10:20 p.m. EDT, while the sun sat directly above the Pacific Ocean to the west of Hawaii. Don’t brag about the good weather tomorrow; remember that it’s the beginning of Winter in Australia. (Given most of the restrictions are being lifted in many places, the usual naked run may be mandatory – please celebrate responsibly.)
The Haus of Dcaligari 