haters vs. (fun) lovers scoreboard explaination

What’s the score? Did you get fired, have a flat tire, drop your ice cream cone, or get yelled at? Chalk one up for the haters. Did you go swimming, see your grandma, have a picnic, or take the whole day off? Thanks! You just scored one for the (fun) lovers. Let us know how you’re doing. For more information, check out www.bloomington.in.us/~summer.

basil drink

From Martha Stewart by way of Amy, this beverage has become my later summer jam.
Ingredients

  • 1 C H20
  • 1 C Granulated sugar
  • 2 nice sized handfuls of fresh basil leaves
  • Juice of a few lemons
  • Sparkling H20

Mix sugar and water and heat this mixture until sugar is dissolved. Add basil to hot liquid and let steep for as long as you can wait. Strain out basil leaves. Pour the basil syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling h20 into glasses and enjoy.