July is here already, the heart of the summer season where temperatures are nearing what seems like their breaking point, and the trees and bushes in our yards have grown an unbelievable amount since they woke from winter sleep a few short months ago.

I want to take this opportunity to wish each and everyone of you a very happy 4th of July!  This is a truly wonderful holiday in America where we celebrate our independence as a nation.  Take this time to reflect on yourself, feel free to be independent this season, free to try something new: maybe, it is as simple as a new restaurant, or maybe a new book, or possibly you are planning a trip to a destination yet to be explored.  I encourage everyone of you to get out and be active this month.

Happy 4th of July,

Hayley Brady

There is no pleasure in having nothing to do;  the fun is having lots to do and not doing it. -Mary Wilson Little