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If Only This Could Last Forever
Summer is the worst season of all, and also the most beautiful.
TL;DR
- The author finds summer excessively long, characterized by relentless heat and a desire for autumn.
- Grocery stores begin stocking autumnal products by mid-August.
- The current summer has been exceptionally hot, with significant heat waves in Europe and widespread wildfires in North America.
- Climate change has led to increased tick and mosquito populations, posing health risks.
- Summer involves chaotic child care arrangements, including day camps and sleepaway camps, which are expensive for parents.
- Managing children's summer birthdays adds to the pressure with elaborate parties.
- The author experiences mixed feelings about summer, finding it both dragging and fleeting, with moments of nostalgia.
- Periods when children are away at camp or visiting relatives offer a respite for household tasks and preparing for back-to-school.