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Summer Isn't Slowing Down... Neither Should We

By Kelsey Beaver, Macaroni KID Publisher –Clinton, Warrensburg, Sedalia & Whiteman Air Force Base June 30, 2026

Can we all agree on something?

June absolutely flew by.

One minute we were celebrating the last day of school.

The next...

It's already the Fourth of July.

Summer has this funny way of making us believe there's always more time.

We'll go next weekend.

We'll visit that splash pad later.

We'll make it to the farmers market eventually.

Then suddenly...

School supplies appear.

So here's your reminder.

Summer is happening right now.

Not next month.

Not after vacation.

Not when work slows down.

Right now.

Before July Ends...

  • Watch one sunset.
  • Catch lightning bugs.
  • Eat watermelon outside.
  • Visit a splash pad.
  • Ride bikes after dinner.
  • Stay outside until it gets dark.
  • Watch fireworks with someone you love.

You don't have to do everything.

Just don't accidentally miss the season you've been waiting for.

 Summer isn't asking for perfection. 

 It's asking you to show up.