Thank goodness for summer vacations.

For nine consecutive days away from my desk.

For a boss who doesn’t expect me to check my email or respond to voice mail.

For on time flights and easy connections.

For the beach – the smell, the sand, the salt and the sun.

For warm water and waves that break at just the right time.

For the comfortable feeling of a very slight sunburn.

For a family that consists exclusively of people I really do want to hang around with.

For fun cousins.

For birthday cake and corn on the cob.

For a good night’s sleep.

For good news and good luck.

For summer in general.

For life.