Breezin’ Through Summer Just Singin’ a Song

Summer Songs

We all live in a yellow submarine.

Yellow Submarine by The Beatles

Summer songs.
Silly songs.
Songs that make you smile and dance.
As you roll down your window, cruisin’ along.

Beach songs.
Sand, surf, and tidal waves.
Strolls on the boardwalk,
searching for seashells,
and dipping toes in the water.

Car songs.
Songs in rounds with kids in the car.
Day trips, road trips, near and far.
Laughing and singing
til your voice goes hoarse.

Campfire songs.
Soft and smoky, the scent of fire.
Sparks sizzle and light up the sky.
Songs that somehow bond buddies together
and, North, South, East, or West,
teach the world to sing
in perfect harmony.

Summer songs remind us:
to be silly,
to laugh,
to seize the moment,
and to echo through the hills and valleys,
a call for peace throughout the land.

As I lay in bed that night at Amelia’s, I think: What a comical yet complex day this has been — the singing cards.

Nadia Crane, Wine & Faith – 19 Days in Napa

Summer songs come from everywhere—
from yellow submarines to singing cards,
from car radios to campfire rounds.
They remind us how music moves through the stages of our lives
and how each of us,
in our own special ways,
can teach the world to sing.

This summer,

May you find your very own yellow submarine —
a bright little place of joy
floating in a sea of green beneath the waves.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #Seasons #ThePaisleyFrog

Breezin’ Through Summer on Vacations

Summer Vacations

Vacation, all I ever wanted.
Vacation, had to get away.

Vacation by The Gogo’s

Summer vacations.
The bigger adventures.
Pack a bag.
Grab a map.
And follow the open road, train, boat, or plane.

State parks.
Tents flapping in the wind.
The sounds of crackling campfires.
Mesmerized by an endless sky of stars.

RVs hugging narrow roads.
Mountain lions in the distance.
Archeological finds waiting to be discovered.
It’s a small world looping in our minds over and over again.

Which one is your favorite?
Mine is Mesa Verde National Park—
where cliff dwellers turn back time,
stairs lead to fire pits and kivas,
and petroglyph panels reveal a language all their own.

Image Credit: “Mesa Verde” by Elaine from Sheffield, England is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Summer Vacations.
The beach calls.
The ocean waves pull you to surf.
You can feel the salt on your skin.
And you can taste it too.

Vacations nudge us out of our comfort zones.
Trying new foods.
New locations.
New trails
New adventures.
Discovering courage you didn’t know you had.

So, go ahead and lean into the fun and see where it will take you.

Summertime is fun!
Summertime is a time for unexpected adventures!

– Nadia Crane, Its Summertime – Part 4 (Blog, 8/29/21)

This summer,

May your adventures lead you somewhere unforgettable —
toward wonder, toward joy, toward the part of you that wakes up when you wander far from home.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #Seasons #ThePaisleyFrog

Breezin’ Through Summer with Outings

Summer Outings

I’m sailing away

Come Sail Away, Styx

Water calls to us in summer.
Do you hear it?
Rivers. Lakes. Oceans.
Cleansing us.
Reflecting on us.
Refreshing what feels old and stale.

Summer outings.
Going down the shore.
Or to the beach, depending on where you’re from.
Sand in my toes.
Ice cream on the boardwalk.
Salt in the air.
Light, airy, and bubbly.

Summer outings.
Day trips.
Lakes.
Or ponds.
Floating. Fishing. Sailing. Canoeing. Kayaking.
Still water that settles the soul.

Summer outings.
Day trips.
Rivers.
Tubing. Jumping off rope.
Rafting down the Buffalo.
Getting to know someone special.

Summer outings.
Day trips.
Little escapes.
Change the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Relinquish fears to set sail.

Nadia Crane, I and Thou: Happy New Year! (Blog, 12/31/23)

This summer,

May the Spirit meet you in your outings—
in your comings and your goings.
May the water wash away fear and anxiety and
refresh you where you need it most.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

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Breezin’ Through Summer While Wandering

Summer Wanderings

I wonder as I wander out under the sky.

I Wonder as I Wander, by Jacob Niles (performed by Barbra Streisand)

Summer wanderings.
Days that last a little longer.
Inviting us to drift.
No agenda.
Just a quiet nudge to explore.

Wanderings.
Unhurried.
Unplanned.
Moving from one place to another — or no place at all.

Through farmers’ markets.
Flea markets.
Grocery aisles bursting with color.
Strawberry reds.
Blueberry blues.
Lime‑green grapes.
All calling our names to take them home.

Down shaded trails.
Along cobblestone roads.
Toward waterfalls tucked out of sight.
Into bookstores brimming with books.
Past marinas where boats wait to sail far away.

Summer wanderings teach us:
to slow our pace,
to follow our nudges,
and to notice the beauty of the in‑between places.

Wander.
Meander.
Wherever you go.
Chatting.
Reflecting.
Alone or with a friend.
Go lightly. Follow your heart.
To all the places your spirit leads.
Even if it’s…

Wandering in a plush green forest…

Nadia Crane, The Dance of Love, Florida Writers Anthology

This summer,

May your wanderings lead you somewhere unexpected —
toward joy, toward peace, toward the place your heart
has been trying to find.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerWanderings #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Breezin’ Through Summer Finding Summertime Friends

Summer Friends

We stick together and can see it through
cause you’ve got a friend in me

You’ve God a Friend in Me by Randy Newman

Friends are like pearls.
Found in an oyster.
Lots of people come and go.
But real friends stick around.

Summer friends are different.
Lighter. Less intense.
They stretch you.
And make you smile and laugh.

Summer friendships come and go like breezes.
They teach us:
To let go of complication.
To let joy in without overthinking it.
To be free.

Sure, friends come and go.
Hang on to the ones who are uplifting.
Let go of ones who aren’t.

– Nadia Crane, I and Thou: Summertime Part 3 (Blog, 7/15/23)

This summer,

May the friends who cross your path bring you simple joys, lightness, and a kindness that reminds you to
step out of your comfort zone every now and again.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #ThePaisleyFrog #Seasons

Breezin’ Through Summer Under the Trees

Summer Trees

Trees swayin’ in the summer breeze,
showin’ off their silver leaves,
As we walked by

A Summer Song by Chad and Jeremy

Trees are majestic.
They are strong.
Their branches sway like couples dancing.
They give us food to eat.
Shade to rest.
A place for birds to call home.

Trees are deeply rooted.
Unwavering.
They teach us:
To stand firm.
To bend and not break.
Drink living water.
And to reach for the light.

And in the quiet places of our lives, when the wind moves through the branches, we hear a whisper:

Sway with the trees and stay awhile.

Nadia Crane, Spirit of the Wind (Blog, 7/15/23)

This summer,
May the summer trees sway with you
and lead you toward where your heart wants to go.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #Seasons #ThePaisleyFrog

Breezin’ Through Summer Feelin’ the Breeze

Summer Breeze

Summer breeze makes me feel fine
blowin through the jasmine in my mind

Summer Breeze by Keith Urban

A breeze is magical.
It’s soft.
It’s whimsy.
It’s freeing.
A feeling of refreshment hits the face.

Breezes are life-giving.
They are gentle.
They arrive unannounced.
They lift us toward the light.

Summer breezes come and go.
They teach us:
To release what’s holding us back.
To move with the Spirit – not against it.
And free us from judgment so we can feel again.

Daisies are early risers, like the tulips.
They grow, thin and slender, swaying in the breeze.

— Nadia Crane, Sacred Blooms: Daisies (Blog, 3/17/26)

This summer,
May the breeze move you in the direction
where your heart wants to go.

#BreezinThroughSummer #Summer #SummerSongs #SummerVibes #LightAndAiry #SummerWhimsy #TasteOfSummer #Seasons #ThePaisleyFrog

June Haiku

Silly Bluebirds

Joyful wings flutter,
Hundreds graze in meadows green,
Singing hope to all.

Image Credit: Created by AI with specific instructions by Author

Fun fact: According to birdwatchingusa.org 95% of bluebirds mate for life. Male bluebirds sing and dance to attract mates. They can sing up to a thousand different songs when wooing a partner. The Eastern Bluebird is the official bird of New York and Missouri.

Science fact: Bluebirds aren’t actually blue. Their feathers contain nanocrystals that scatter light so only the blue wavelengths reflect back to our eyes. It’s structural color – not pigment.

#June #Haiku #Bluebirds #Birds #Poetry #Romance

Sacred Dance: The Benediction

Finding God in the Dance

Photo by Martin Norén (2014). Used under creative presentation.

A time to dance, a time to mourn.
– The Byrds

A dance of romance.
A dance of celebration.
A dance of mourning.
A dance of the ordinary day.
A dance that soothes the soul.

This series invited you to be held in the Waltz,
to balance in the Two-Step,
and to move with confidence in the Foxtrot.
Then, we explored the kind of dance that ignites the soul
and welcomes the trust of the Rumba and the fire of the Tango.

Each movement shapes us.
Each rhythm forms us.
Each step draws us closer to God.

Faith is not one dance.
It is all of them.
Gentle. Tender. Steady.
Joyful, bold, and kind.
And God meets us where we are.
In the glide or in the slide.
When we fall or when we stumble.
God is right beside us.
Because we are never dancing alone.

A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

Let the earth move under your feet.
May you glide through life with grace,
holding tenderness close and respect closer.
And may you be drawn deeper into the sacred dance.

#SacredDance #Dance #Love #SacredMovement #Faith #FaithAndDance #JoyInMotion #Waltz #2Step #Foxtrot #Rumba #Tango #LifeJourney #CreativeDevotional #FaithBased #Spirituality

Sacred Dance: The Tango

Finding God in the Dance

Set a fire in my soul.
-Third Day

Image Credit: Tango Dancers free image by stockcake.com

The Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay in the 19th century. Some believe the word tango may come from the Yoruba word “Shango,” meaning the God of Thunder in African culture. It is a dance of sharp lines and deep movement of steps, pauses, and intensity.

The Tango.
A dance of fire.
Precise. Intense.
Pulling two people into deeper awareness.
Every step.
Every pause.
Every movement.
Deliberate, charged, and chosen.

Faith is like the Tango.
Bold. Risky.
A dance of strength and surrender,
letting the Spirit lead you where you might otherwise waver.

Listen.
Feel the weight.
The pull.
The direction.
Move with intention.
With love. Not fear.

It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

Psalm 18:32

May you feel secure in God’s love.
May you trust the fire burning

inside your soul
as God leads you in the dance of life.

#SacredDance #Dance #Love #SacredMovement #Faith #FaithAndDance #JoyInMotion #Waltz #2Step #Foxtrot #Rumba #Tango #LifeJourney #CreativeDevotional #FaithBased #Spirituality