summer time

Dmitry Zhilinsky, Bathing soldiers (The builders of a bridge), 1959

Normally Washingtonians, I'm told, have a cooler air about them, to match the temperateness of the Northwest. But come summer everyone warms up a bit - matching the rising barometer. People who would normally hunker in with their coffee are now eager to make invitations to get outside together.

It's not just about getting out in nature, it's also about being more social.

I grew up in various South American nations where the warmth of the climate was definitely reflected in the cultural warmth. Interesting parallels.