You still have time: 5 things to do before summer slips away

Jerry Davich Metro columnist Follow Jerry Davich Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Email Copy Link Prefer us on Google Learn More Five things to squeeze in before summer slips through your fingers — and none require a reservation, a suitcase or a fat wallet. • Listen to live music outdoors Catch a concert, local band or outdoor performance. Even a few minutes of music can turn an ordinary summer evening into a lasting memory. • Watch a sunset or sunrise Slow down long enough to watch the sky change completely. A sunset offers a rare chance to step away from distractions and simply appreciate the moment. • Read a compelling book outside Sunday is "National Read A Book Day." Pick up a library book or memoir and read it outdoors instead of scrolling on your phone. The right book can slow time and temporarily quiet everyday worries. • Take a walk or bike ride to… anywhere Forget about the destination and enjoy the journey. Walk through a neighborhood, park or unfamiliar place—and use the time to think, talk, vent or simply notice what's around you. • Dine al fresco Take your meal outside, whether it's at a restaurant patio, picnic table, park bench or backyard. Summer dining is as much about the setting and time spent together as the food itself. Bonus: Catch a lightning bug — because sometimes nostalgia is the best reason of all.