{"id":10058,"date":"2014-05-16T15:20:26","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T19:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/?p=10058"},"modified":"2014-05-16T16:16:10","modified_gmt":"2014-05-16T20:16:10","slug":"at-last-weekends-that-say-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northcountrypublicradio.org\/allin\/2014\/05\/16\/at-last-weekends-that-say-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"At last: weekends that say summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Yes, it’s time to stride toward summer! Photo: Lucy Martin<\/p><\/div>\n

Here comes\u00a0Victoria Day<\/a>\u00a0weekend in Canada. In the U.S.\u00a0Memorial Day<\/a>\u00a0weekend is right around the corner.<\/p>\n

Of course, strictly speaking, the\u00a0summer solstice<\/a>\u00a0doesn’t happen until June 21. But psychologically, at least, those holidays mark a mental shift in seasons. Yes, get out the BBQ, slip on the flip flops and (maybe?) start transplanting in the garden. How welcome that all feels after our winter of winters.<\/p>\n

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The tulips may look this bright for the holiday weekend. Environment Canada is calling for a mix of sun and showers. photo: Lucy Martin<\/p><\/div>\n

CBC just ran a\u00a010 question quiz<\/a>\u00a0about Victoria Day. I only got six right, but some of the questions were about pop culture I wouldn’t have a prayer of knowing. (I’m talking about you, number 6.)<\/p>\n

In Ottawa, there’s still time to check out the\u00a0Canadian Tulip Festival<\/a>\u00a0through May 19. \u00a0There will be\u00a0festival-sponsored fireworks from 9:30-10:00 pm<\/a>. The best viewing should be near Dow’s Lake.<\/p>\n

Like a lot of others, I’ll probably be gardening this weekend. What seasonal activity are you looking forward to?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here comes\u00a0Victoria Day\u00a0weekend in Canada. In the U.S.\u00a0Memorial Day\u00a0weekend is right around the corner.
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