The month of July snuck up on me like a bad joke, and considering that I’m still getting good use out of my rain boots, I would like a recall from Mother Nature. But Mother Nature won’t hear my cries and July 4th will make every retail store within the tri-state area officially put their fall clothes on the racks in anticipation of some hungry buyers. But instead of hitting the stores with last week’s paycheck, look to your friends for your new wardrobe.