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The Dark Side of Summer

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Out.com Editors Apr 28, 2006
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It may be the sexiest, most sensual season. But even sumner has its downside. Dont say we didnt warn you. 1. Shopping for a bathing suit. Need we say more? 2. Finding sand in very uncomfortable places onor inyour body. 3. Summer-house envy. If you dont have a summer rental or summer home to go to, youll have to listen to the weekend tales of everyone who does. 4. Summer-guest obligations. If you do have a summer home, youll find friends and relatives crawling out of the woodwork and oh so anxious to visit you. And stayand stayand stay. 5. Before you know it, youll be getting ready for fall melancholy.

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