Hot. Hotter. It's Here!

The tee-shirts and shorts are back in vogue, people strutting down the street in skimpy outfits.
There are gigantic glossy billboards advertising for air conditioners and outlet sales.
The ice cream man has sky-rocketed with his business and the money in his pocket is tinkling as much as his irksome jingle.
The community pool is crowded with swimmers and sun-bathers of all ages and sizes.
The litter at the beach is mounting in piles.
Little children sit on the sidewalk, licking their stubby fingers and Popsicles, trying in vain to ebb the growing patter of coloured drops, splattering the heated tar.
Televisions with cable are finally playing new movies instead of their exasperating re-runs of Herbie and The Little Elf who Saved Christmas.
Parasols have been set up and umbrellas have been tucked in.
Neighbours have finally taken down their Christmas lights.
Flip-flops have replaced Uggs.
The sun seems to wake you up before your alarm.
You find your curfew of sunset has become longer.
School Reports are soon due. You've been buying expensive Dolce & Gabbana perfumes for your teachers.
You can feel the glorious sunlight tingling your skin, toasting it Mediterranean brown.
Your days are carefree and you seem to have more time for your friends.
Your dog is going hyperactive.
Like the sun, the days are just Brilliant!
It's official-- It's Summer!