June is beginning to deliver warmth to Connecticut and my body is craving more and more sun. I’ve spent some time catching rays in the backyard on weekends kind enough to hold rain off until evening. I’m starting to feel my “summer body” re-emerge as I walk more and spend lots of time outdoors.

I planted the annuals in all the big pots and gave my indoor plants some spiffy haircuts and good feedings while treating myself to the same. I find myself relaxing more in the warm weather and realize I don’t do enough of that. This rela xation lesson is probably one we all need to hear more often. I know it’s tough to even think about it when we focus on so much “production.” I always have lists of things to do, things I didn’t get done last week and now have to cram into this week, and always another project comes up to get in the way of what’s already on the list!

This whole concept of having “too much to do” has been sneaking into my consciousness lately. I’ve been making an effort to balance the work off with some fun activities and it’s well worth it. Last weekend, I went bike riding for a few hours and took in a couple of yard sales along the way.& nbsp;I had a ball spending the ten dollars I had with me!

Yesterday, I took in the Wethersfield Historical Society’s 2009 House Tour. The Silas Robbins House, built in 1873, brought tears to my eyes because I remember the 1996 fire that nearly consumed it. It took six years to restore this amazing space to its grandeur as the Silas W. Robbins Bed & Breakfast. Only across town, it seems like another world. Michael and I plan to spend a weekend there soon so we can get away without going far. < /span>

I had so much fun touring the homes and gardens yesterday, I’m inspired to put my own home on the next tour. That gives me four years to prepare and I may need all of it!