Summertime is almost here in Kansas. Don’t you just love it?! Aside from the date on the calendar, how can I tell? Well, for starters:

1. Most Kansas universities celebrated graduation last weekend.
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Congratulations, Jawhawks, Wildcats, Tigers, Shockers, etc.!
2. The sounds of children playing outside can be heard throughout the day.
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3. Due to the Kansas sun rising earlier, you miss getting to see its beautiful hues on the way to work.
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4. The campgrounds at Wilson Lake...
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5. ...Schlitterbahn...
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6. ...and the Pillsbury Crossing waterfall are all full.
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7. The KC Royals season is in full force...
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8. ...and visions of a Chiefs winning season are dancing through our heads.
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9. You have already purchased your tickets for the Symphony In the Flint Hills.
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10. We've gotten a sneak peek of Kansas's severe (albeit beautiful) summer weather...
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11. ...and unbearable humidity.
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12. You may or may not have already scored a "new" desk from a garage sale...
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13. ...and caught a fish (or 5) at Milford Lake.
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14. Finally, your calendar is already jammed packed with Kansas's numerous summer festivals.
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How can you tell that summer is just around the corner?

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