Breezin’ Through on a Warm Summer’s Night

Summer Nights

Sweet, sleepy
warmth of summer nights,
gazing at the distant lights
In the starry sky
The Summer Song by Chad and Jeremy

Summer Nights
Summer nights are gifts.
Gifts from the hot sun.
To gently cool us down.

Summer night air is thick.
Crickets sound louder.
Fireflies flicker brightly.
All calling our attention to the night sky.

Summer nights teach us to rest.
To pause.
To listen.
To let the day fade away
and welcome the stillness of the night.

Twinkling stars in the midnight sky,
Whisper secrets from heaven’s gate.

– Nadia Crane, The Spirit of Peridot, (Blog 8/1/24)

This summer,

May each moment in the day lead your heart toward
the peace and stillness of the night.

Image Credit: *Summer Nights* by Radarsmum67 is licensed under CC by 2.0.

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Breezin’ Through Summer Watchin’ the Fireworks

Summer Fireworks

Lucy in the sky with diamonds.
The Beatles

Summer fireworks.
Paint diamonds in the sky.
Flash, sizzle, boom!
Shimmering lights all around.

An old-time circus comes to town.
Tents, animals, and clowns with red shoes.
A ring leader. An animal tamer.

Popcorn, popcorn, anyone?
Up and down the stairs he goes.
Red paper hat.
Red wooden box.
Red bags of popcorn lined up in rows.
Popcorn, popcorn, anyone?

Pie-eating contests and three-legged races.
Hot dogs, burgers, cotton candy.
Off on the horizon, the sun fades away,
as chairs unfold and blankets spread.

Fireworks.
Crowds start to gather from near and far.
to watch the annual fireworks display.
Kids wave sparklers,
dogs howl at the moon.
A perfect ending to a busy day.

Fireworks.
Fireworks remind us:
America the beautiful —
each state sparkles like a star.
East coast to west coast,
and all the miles in between,
we celebrate everyone who calls this place home.

Like diamonds in the sky, painting a picture that lingers…

Fireworks paint the midnight sky,
cascading through the veil of time.

– Nadia Crane, The Spirit of the Ruby (Blog 7/1/24)

This summer,

May the freedoms of yesteryear
ring true to you in the years ahead —
shimmering like diamonds in the sky.

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July Haiku

Silly Eagle

One majestic bird,
Soars between the fireworks,
Smiling all the way.

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Fun Fact: Eagles are strong creatures with keen eyesight, able to dive up to 100 miles an hour and carry prey half their size — yes, like squirrels. Their wings spread five to eight feet. How cool is that?

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Breezin’ Through Summer with a Sweet Summer Kiss

Summer Kisses

Soft kisses on a summer day,
laughing all our cares away,
just you and I
A Summer Song by Chad and Jeremy

Kisses are sweet.
Tender.
Gentle.
Small gestures that somehow carry big meaning.
The kind you offer to the ones who matter most.

But summer kisses…
They flit in differently.
Lighter. Softer.
As if out of thin air.
The kind that find you before you even realize they’re there.

Summer kisses are warm.
Smooth.
Memorable.
They happen when least expected.
On boat docks.
On porches.
In oceans.
On lakes.
Under trees.
On the sand.
And everywhere in between.

Kisses show affection.
Presence.
I see you.
I hear you.
You matter.

They teach us to:
slow down,
savor the moment,
and open your heart to let someone in.

Affection is more than a gesture. It’s a language of touch—through hugs, kisses, and quiet acts of care.

— Nadia Crane, Sacred Affection (in process)

And summer has a way of reminding us of that truth.

This summer,

May every soft kiss lead your heart toward what it longs to feel.

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Breezin’ Through Summer at Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Have fun at summer camp.
Have Fun at Summer Camp by Spencer Sutherland

Summer camp.
Fun.
Scary.
Lots of kids.

Cabins line up in rows.
Bunks that creak.
Mattresses stained.
A mixture of pine and sunscreen fill the air.

Flashlights.
Band-aids.
Sleeping bags.
Insect repellent.

So much to do —
canoes,
swimming,
archery,
horseback riding,
craft tables.
Which one do you choose.

Summer camp.
Fleeting friendships.
Campfires that sizzle.
Hot dogs on sticks.
Rounds of songs as nighttime falls.
Memories that last a lifetime.

Summer camp teaches us:
to try new things,
to be brave in a new place,
and to remember that we don’t outgrow wonder —
we just forget to look for it.

…Camp Cherith.
That is where I learned to do archery, shoot a rifle (BB’s),
and go horseback riding.

– Nadia Crane, I and Thou: It’s Summertime! (Blog, 6/10 /21)

This summer,

May your days feel a little like camp again —
full of surprises, new talents,
and the kind of courage that invites you to try new things.

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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.

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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, It’s 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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