A DOSE OF SUMMER LINKS!

Well bloggers, the sun is not shinning, (though I may have caught a hint of glimmer from those rain clouds), my hair is ten times the normal size due to humidity, my apartment is sans air conditioning, my summer classes have decided to overwhelm me,  and my best friend is about to escape to Mexico for the season. Needless to say, my summer has not started off on the right foot; however, in the spirit of optimism I have decided to forgo glumness and embrace the heat.  This week, Linking in Lincoln will celebrating all things summer. We will talk food, art, books, and best of all wine. Care to toss away your umbrellas and join me, blogger?

I may be alone in this but, for me, the best part of summer is the food. I used to be a hot dog and chips kind of girl (which are plentiful this time of year) but my roommate has introduced me to cold pastas with sun dried tomatoes, pesto and mozzarella. I have become a fan of fresh salsas; grilled chicken with mango chutney’s paired with feta and tomato salads, and homemade Ice teas. If this is your kind of  cuisine, then may I recommend the foodnetwork.com and their plethora of summer recipes.

If you need some wine to accompany your meal then please go to cbs.news.com. Yesterday, The Early Show did a feature on top wines for some top prices. Italian wine for $5, I think I’ll take it!

One of the best things about summer is the free time spent with family and friends. If you are in the Nebraska area and looking for some fun and local things to do, then take a gander at the Omaha World Herald for great family activities.

If you’re heading to the beach, the lake, the park, or even the couch right in front of your very tiny air condition (that where I’ll be!) then bring one of “The Best Books You’ve Never Read” as displayed on the NewYorkBooks.com and stimulate your mind while your body takes a break.

May films are more your thing? Well, I don’t need to sell you on the blockbusters coming out this summer, but if  you’re heading in a different, more artistic direction then take a look at azcentral.com  and check out the art films this summer has to offer. 

Skin care is always important, but especially in the summer when UV Rays have their heyday. Oprah.com has a great article on how to protect and maintain your skin.

Gas prices are at an all time high, and even that is an understatement. So the “staycation” has become the catch phrase for this summer. Go to the Chicago Tribune and see how you can enjoy what’s going on in your own backyard.  Maybe you’ll even save a few bucks along the way!

Ok,  the sun is not out now, but it will be! So in preparation we shall maintain these summer thoughts and cross our fingers, it’s got to show sometime….. If you’re looking for something to occupy your time, then please check out the University of Nebraska Press and our June books. Have a great day, bloggers!