Let's all pretend we're in Sweden. Not only because of the midsummer holiday which is (according to friends) so much fun...but surely it is not 100+F (plus humidity)! Ugh. Fun midsummer links:
Five steps to making a flower crown. It doesn't have to be as fancy as these; you can make one similar to Amy's (above) in a flash. Really, you can. Here's another simple & pretty example. (Giulia will be wearing one later; will try to get a photo.)
If no time to make a Tosca cake, buy a plain one & decorate it. All you need is whipping cream & some berries.
For science, EarthSky's Tonight - all about the solstice.
For love & art, A Midsummer Night's Dream quotes. For maximum effect, declaim these while wearing your flower crown.
ciao-meow/GGCM
(photograph via by Amy Merrick via Lawrence)