Happy Summer Solstice from here to Stonehenge in England and other hot spots to 'welcome in the summer, or the longest day of the year.' One article online reminded folks that 'their shadow will be the shortest during the year on the solstice at noon.' Maybe take a picture and remind yourself you will be going 'up' from there. In case that's seeming like a late date, meteorlogically summer begins June 1st and runs through August (yes, to the 31st.) Then Fall begins meteorlogically on September 1st.