Summer has arrived! No school. Vacation. More sunshine and, hopefully, less stress. More outings with the family. It’s an excellent time to be thankful for all we have. Like our senses. They allow us to enjoy life and, if we’re open, experience all that’s around us. The embracing warmth of sunshine. The calming fragrance of Jasmine. The sea’s salty tang on our tongues, reminding us of friendship The humbling sight of a giant redwood. The call of the crane to have a free spirit. And that feeling we get when we relax in our favorite garden spot and allow it to envelop us. Nature is a wonderful gift. We should always appreciate it, respect it, and protect it.