5/24/2020 - Summer

Summer is bookended by Memorial and Labor Day, celebrations of the two things that made this country great. Rhythmic, short work weeks are counted by bbq’s and lazy days, accented by fireworks and vacations. At each beat, each inflection point, lounging on the pool deck watching some combination of siblings, niece and nephew, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends float on; shielded by my bucket hat and sunglasses; baking in the sunshine. The heat of the day mixes with the warmth of the company to embrace a restless heart. In the arms of that embrace, set apart for a moment, things are right where they belong.