Well, it’s that time of year again, and I for one couldn’t be happier as far as our recent change in the weather goes. Granted, it’s been a trifle warm for anyone’s taste, but anything is better than freezing temperatures and two feet of snow, not that we had all that much of that to deal with over the winter.

Personally, I’ve always tried my best not to complain once summer arrives, like some, even when the sweat is pouring into my eyes and I can’t get rid of that ... sticky ... feeling. As a lifelong resident of Chenango County, you’d think I’d be used to our area winters by now, but I’m not.

What’s best, however, if you ask me, is the sheer volume of summer fun that’s out there to be had. From last weekend’s Rolling Antiquers Antique Auto Show and Flea Market to September’s Colorscape Chenango and everything in between, including Gus Macker, the Chenango County Fair, this weekend’s Pageant of Bands and – my personal favorite – the Chenango Blues Fest (not to mention the blues committee’s Summer Concert Series), it seems there’s always something to do come summer.

Talking to some people, though, you wouldn’t think so.

What can I say? I’ve always held a grudge when it comes to those individuals who can’t seem to find anything positive to say about our little corner of upstate New York. Sure, we’re no Syracuse – or even Binghamton – when it comes to sporting events or entertainment, but what we’ve got ... well, we’ve got it pretty good.

And no, I’m not ignoring the handful of issues that our local communities are facing, but that was last week’s column, if you’ll remember.