Madame:
It has been decades (jiminy,
has it really been so long?) since W&P was read by me during my LT
fascination period. I have forgotten
many specifics. I believe I will read
along. I will not comment until you
comment though (if I am ahead, I don’t want to be perceived as prodding, and if
I am behind, I will be spurred to catch up!).
I will have to go secure my own copy though (or get one from the
library).
There are a few other
things of summer that I may not have mentioned in detail:
The bonfires of summer.
Swimming, skiing,
boating, paddleboating, canoeing, floating, tubing. Lots of "ings."
And fireworks, and the
joy on kids’ faces (at least when done safely!).
And lightning bugs above
the corn.
Blue hazy moons.
Strong breezes to keep
the bugs away.
And no one feels any
strong burden or responsibility to cook—any that is done is usually by the
on-the-scene grillers!
Of course, the just
passed July 4th holiday prompted me to think and appreciate. It seems to me to be the only true holiday
that Americans ever nearly completely relax.
Ever notice how that
relaxation is deeper and more satisfying when July 4th is on a
Friday or Saturday? When people can
celebrate with a bit more abandon and less care and concern about getting up
the next day? That they seem to get more
enjoyment (not to mention more rest and relaxation) by having it be on a Friday
or Saturday? It’s never been clear to me
what genius thought that Monday was a good day to have holidays.
All this is fitting into
my continued refinement of thoughts and words on National Independence
Week. I may discuss more with you
privately, but I believe I am ready to splash it onto the national stage fairly
soon.
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