Written by Elizabeth Smith Miller, Director of Marketing and Events, National Safe Place Network
Salty sea air . . . the wind blowing in your face . . . aah, there’s nothing like summer. Summertime is like a rite of passage for sun, fun, and relaxation. There are lots of reasons summertime is the best—including:
- Beach time
- Pool parties
- Grilling and picnics
- Outdoor gardening and greenery
- Walking/running weather
- Ice tea—and other cold beverages
- Longer days
- Summer clothes
- And MORE!
We talked to your family at NSPN and here are what summer loves were shared:
- Laurie Jackson, President/Chief Executive Officer: “Grilling out and pool or lake time.”
- Tammy Hopper, Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer: “Summer breezes.”
- Shauna Brooks, Principal Investigator: “What I most enjoy about summer is gently floating in an inner tube on the lake with a lemon shandy until the sun beats down with such heat that I have to slip in the water to cool off.”
- April Carthorn, General Specialist: “What I love most about summer is the full bloom of trees as they sway in the wind, colorful fragranced flowers, and beautiful butterflies.”
- Sherry Casey, Operations and Administration Manager: “Flip-flops.”
- Lindsey Collier, Human Trafficking Specialist: “The heat!”
- Zach Elmore, Operations Specialist: “The long days, sitting outside and watching the sunset after working all day on the farm.”
- Kim Frierson, Training Specialist: “The days are longer.”
- Susan Harmon, Director of Safe Place National Operations: “I love the long, warm days and being able to sit out on my porch enjoying the day.”
- Rachel Hurst, Development Associate: “I love that the hours of daylight are so much longer and the sun is brighter. It makes me so much happier. I really love going to the best beach in the world, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.”
- Hillary Ladig, Communications Coordinator: “Spending time outdoors—especially, on the water somewhere. During my childhood, I spent many summer weekends boating on Lake Cumberland. I have and always will be a water child!”
- Elizabeth Smith Miller, Director of Marketing and Events: “Watermelon, swimming, and the Florida heat. Call me crazy, but when I go to my car from being in a cold store, I love getting in my car and just sitting there for a moment. I eventually have to turn the AC on, but I ‘soak up’ the heat when I can.”
- Eric Tadatada, Technical Assistance Specialist: “Long and sunny days.”
Learn more about your NSPN family at https://nspn.memberclicks.net/our-team.
What do you love most about summer? Feel free to let us know by commenting below.
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