Summer Solstice

In Texas, summer officially began at 5:51 a.m.   Of course, being Texas, it’s been warm for a while now.   Today, however, we had a bit of cloud cover to keep the heat at bay.   It was a good day to wander around for images for my friends at the Williamson County Sun.    Lauren James (opening photo) enjoyed Blue Hole lagoon in Georgetown, Texas with her dogs, Loki and Daisy.   Loki tired of the float and went swimming, but Daisy stayed very close to the float and made certain that her mommy was going to get her back to shore!   Also at Blue Hole were Charisse Laroche, accompanied by her adorable Basset hounds, Scarlett and Cleo.   Teen guitarists Bodhi Linman and C.J. Gross practiced a bit after first taking a dip.   The last photos gives us a look at fly fisherman Chad Spaulding as he enjoys his graceful pastime in the cool waters of the San Gabriel River.   Fly fishing is fishing, of course, but so much more.   What fishing I did growing up in northeast Texas was with my great-uncle Harry, heading to the stock pond with him.  Our equipment was basic:  a cane pole, a cork, a hook and a worm.    But I really do enjoy watching these fly fishermen in action.  What a peaceful way to spend a day on the water.    Stay cool this summer.