The end-of-summertime blues

Region - When the Dog Days of summer arrive, it's a sure bet that a new school year is just around the bend. Well-tanned kids from across our area are lining up for their back-to-school haircuts as parents stuff those backpacks with a fresh load of school supplies.

Yes, there's something magical about summer vacation: though the months fairly fly by, the fond memories have a way of sticking around for a long time.