School’s out for summer…at least in our county. When I was a kid we stayed up late (11:00 PM) on the last day of school and slept in the next day. Of course, we didn’t sleep too late as there was so much to do: kick ball, dodge ball, hopscotch, Red Rover, swing on swings, ride bikes, roller skate, go to the pool, and stay out until the street lights came on. Yes, there was a lot to do in the summer.
Yesterday was the first day of summer vacation and it started out great – sun was shining, warm but not hot, then the clouds moving in and it rained the rest of the day. So much for getting outside and playing. I did see two 6-7 year old boys playing in their yard with little toy construction trucks, roads made of old wooden boards, and just messing around in the dirt. Lots of dirt. Good for Mom and Dad for encouraging outdoor play!
On to this week’s four things…
what I’m reading
I was between books for one day. I got a digital library book Saturday afternoon: My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier. I’m about halfway through and it certainly is as mysterious, romantic (though not sappy romantic), and full of intrigue as her novel, Rebecca.
what I’m watching
Rain Man with Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. Another great movie. I can only imagine the outtakes. Have you seen it?
what I’m loving
what I saw on my walk
This row of honeysuckles just filled the air with sweetness.
Enjoy the week.
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School has been out for a week here. I boot the kids off their devices and the boys usually go outside. They forget about their screens and just play for hours. And try to kill each other, but mostly play.
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Two of the three kids across the street are on their devices/screens 24/7. The other one comes to my house. She wants me to teach her how to knit.
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I love that! Brooke and Micah may not go outside, but they’ll get crafty or sit and chat with me. Micah and I watched a movie Thursday. Keeping the communication open.
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Ahh, school being out, what memories as a kid!
Love the smell of honeysuckles and the brief but wonderful smell in the spring of lilacs :). Tho I have been told there are two varieties one blooms in the fall?
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My neighbors lilacs bloomed last fall and this spring. Mine only bloom in the spring.
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I will definitely have to seek that out to get for my son’s place!!
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Ah, Rain Man! “Time for Wapner!” “I’m an excellent driver!” Good movie, that one. I have not read My Cousin Rachel, shall have to add it to my list. And I grew up in the country, so summer vacation was full of ourside things – usually outside for me was sitting on the lawn with a book, but nonetheless, I was outside!
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Outside is outside. Fresh air is good. Smoky air (thanks Canada) is not. I hope they get those wildfires under control as it’s heading our way.
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