Comments on MotherReader: Summer Contest For Cassie Was Here

Eating popsicles on the porch at the end of the da...

2007-07-26T20:50:31.755-04:00

Eating popsicles on the porch at the end of the day and then catching fireflies with the kids way past their bedtimes.

Kathy P

Walking barefoot at the edge of the ocean, collect...

2007-07-26T03:36:41.704-04:00

Walking barefoot at the edge of the ocean, collecting interesting shells/rocks/shark's teeth and occasionally looking out over the ocean. Takes my breath away.

My favorite thing to do in summer is to get up at ...

2007-07-23T10:37:54.866-04:00

My favorite thing to do in summer is to get up at 5 in the morning, long before anyone else is up, and weed the garden as the sun rises. It is the most peaceful thinking time I have all year.

Another lovely contest! My absolutely favorite thi...

2007-07-20T15:13:51.674-04:00

Another lovely contest! My absolutely favorite thing this summer is eating second breakfast of just made blueberry muffins with my kids on the patio, knowing there is no reason to rush off somewhere unless we want to have an adventure.... Long slow, quiet mornings with sit down breakfast in the garden. MMmmmm.

Wear flip-flops!

2007-07-20T13:54:50.146-04:00

Wear flip-flops!

Great ideas everyone! Little Willow, I was going t...

2007-07-20T12:05:51.848-04:00

Great ideas everyone!

Little Willow, I was going to link to your interview and book review and was in a rush and forgot. But seeing your name, now I remember and for everyone else they are here and here.

Caroline, you see, that's why I'd throw in extra stuff. So anyone who might say, "I don't need the signed book, because I know/am Caroline," can play anyway. I'm always thinking.

I'm not eligible for the contest since I, um, wrot...

2007-07-20T11:28:12.697-04:00

I'm not eligible for the contest since I, um, wrote the book but I can't help submitting my fave summer activity ... eating Maryland crabs on the back porch! Can you tell I'm from Baltimore?

My favorite thing to do in the summer (in July, at...

2007-07-20T08:25:08.422-04:00

My favorite thing to do in the summer (in July, at least) is to ignore my to-do list and know that there will be plenty of time tomorrow to be motivated and on-task!

Scrunching toes in the sand, playing with those li...

2007-07-20T02:18:11.279-04:00

Scrunching toes in the sand, playing with those little sand crab thingies, collecting tiny shells and hoping for a perfect sand dollar. The book is abandoned, the blanket is grubby, the day is over, and you still can't force yourself to leave the rhythmic soughing and sighing of the sea...

Man, do I need a vacation!!

Sitting on the screened in porch, a breeze blowing...

2007-07-20T01:27:26.838-04:00

Sitting on the screened in porch, a breeze blowing, reading a great book.

Lovely book, great writing, sweet author, great in...

2007-07-20T01:08:11.555-04:00

Lovely book, great writing, sweet author, great interview! :)

Something fun to do in the summer:
Watch the clouds as they drift from one animal shape into another.

Treat yourself to a book shopping spree. :)

2007-07-19T17:24:44.796-04:00

Treat yourself to a book shopping spree. :)

The premise of Cassie Was Here sounds intriguing, ...

2007-07-19T17:21:57.971-04:00

The premise of Cassie Was Here sounds intriguing, and I'm eager to read it.

For summer fun, what about floating on your back in the nearest pool (pond, lake, or ocean) and gazing up at the summer clouds...

Or just sitting on the beach listening to the sound of the waves?

Thanks for the interview and recommendation.

Can I play, too?Bouncing on soft springy tundra, r...

2007-07-19T17:20:29.555-04:00

Can I play, too?

Bouncing on soft springy tundra, rolling down a hill, and eating blueberries off the bushes the way the bears do. Oh, and gliding on the deck when it's midnight and the sun's still up.

Reading was always my favorite thing to do. But I ...

2007-07-19T17:01:38.595-04:00

Reading was always my favorite thing to do. But I suppose, if you're looking for a more summerish activity, I'll go with eating lemon chills at an amusement park or zoo! Yum!

I'll play. Eating watermelon off the rind and spit...

2007-07-19T13:45:48.067-04:00

I'll play.

Eating watermelon off the rind and spitting out the seeds.

Suz