Hehe, I know that feeling! It's winter in Southafrica now and summer feels so far away (even though this is nothing like the Swedish winters, I would appreciate indor heating, but no. Not here.)
Just wanted to whish you a happy midsummer eve! Since I'm abroad the celebration is just not the same. Have tried to suggest various activities such as building a flowery (slightly penis looking) pole, eating rotten fish and doing the frog dance around the previously mentioned pole. But no one seems keen..! Damn Southafricans, I dont understand why?! Jees.
Big kram from a somewhat sad and lost Swede, in a country were midsummer eve is considered as a bunch of "pagan rituals."
I agree that those are key ingredients to a life well lived and enjoyed. Having the time, or making the time, is key as well and our busy lives that we create encroach into the life that one can create with your recipe.