There aren’t many weeks of the year that can rival a summer vacation. Except maybe a winter vacation, but hey, it’s summer so let’s stay in the here and now. Vacations, no matter what time of year, are preferable to a regular old non-vacation week. But in my opinion, summer beats winter any month of the year. Summer is warm weather. Summer is sunshine beaming off the lake. Summer is cool water and cold drinks. Summer is barbecue and corn on the cob. Summer is draping wet beach towels over the deck railing to dry. Summer is summer solstice. Summer days are ...